NY → NY · about 255 miles
Buffalo to Albany bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 41 direct buses and trains a week from Buffalo to Albany. The fastest takes 5 hours 14 minutes; the first departure leaves at 4:18 AM and the last at 12:25 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 41
- Fastest trip
- 5h 14m
- First departure
- 4:18 AM
- Last departure
- 12:25 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:18 AM | 9:42 AM | 5h 24m | Daily | Buffalo to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:28 AM | 9:42 AM | 5h 14m | Daily from Nov 2 | Buffalo to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:12 AM | 12:39 PM | 5h 27m | Daily | Buffalo to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:22 AM | 12:39 PM | 5h 17m | Daily from Nov 2 | Buffalo to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:20 AM | 2:40 PM | 6h 20m | Daily | Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NY | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:05 AM | 2:53 PM | 5h 48m | Daily | Buffalo Depew Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:15 PM | 6:04 PM | 5h 49m | Tue–Sun | Buffalo to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:25 PM | 6:04 PM | 5h 39m | Daily from Nov 2 | Buffalo to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Buffalo Where you get off in Albany The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Buffalo
Where buses and trains stop in Albany
Return trip: Albany to Buffalo
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Buffalo to Albany?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 5 hours 14 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 48 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Buffalo to Albany?
The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM (Daily) and the last at 12:25 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Buffalo to Albany?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Buffalo?
Buses and trains to Albany leave from Buffalo Depew Station and Buffalo bus stop.