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Syracuse to Albany bus & train schedule
Adirondack Trailways, Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound and OurBus run 67 direct buses and trains a week from Syracuse to Albany. The fastest takes 2 hours 36 minutes; the first departure leaves at 6:45 AM and the last at 3:55 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 67
- Fastest trip
- 2h 36m
- First departure
- 6:45 AM
- Last departure
- 3:55 PM
7 of the 67 buses and trains a week stop at Albany International Airport (ALB).
2 of the 67 buses and trains a week stop at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR).
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 | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:45 AM | 3:45 PM | 9h 00m | Daily | Syracuse to Albany (Airport) | Adirondack Trailways Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 6:50 AM | 9:55 AM | 3h 05m | Daily | Syracuse Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 7:02 AM | 9:42 AM | 2h 40m | Daily | Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 7:06 AM | 9:42 AM | 2h 36m | Daily from Nov 2 | Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3h 00m | Daily | Syracuse to Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal) | Adirondack Trailways Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 9:00 AM New | 12:00 PM | 3h 00m | Tue, Sat from Nov 24 | Syracuse, NY (Syracuse University- Waverly Ave. between Walnut Place and University Ave.) to Albany, NY (SUNY Albany, Collins Circle (bus will stop near the flagpoles)) | OurBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:55 AM | 12:39 PM | 2h 44m | Daily | Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:59 AM | 12:39 PM | 2h 40m | Daily from Nov 2 | Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 11:42 AM | 2:53 PM | 3h 11m | Daily | Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 12:00 PM | 2:40 PM | 2h 40m | Daily | Syracuse Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 2:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 3h 00m | Mon, Fri, Sun | Syracuse, NY (Syracuse University- Waverly Ave. between Walnut Place and University Ave.) to Albany, NY (SUNY Albany, Collins Circle (bus will stop near the flagpoles)) | OurBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 2:50 PM | 6:04 PM | 3h 14m | Tue–Sun | Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 2:51 PM | 6:04 PM | 3h 13m | Daily from Nov 2 | Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 3:55 PM | 6:40 PM | 2h 45m | Tue, Fri, Sun | Syracuse Bus Station to Albany Collins Circle | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
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Where to board in Syracuse
Where buses and trains stop in Albany
- Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal) Map of Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal) (Google Maps)
- Albany (Airport) Map of Albany (Airport) (Google Maps)
- Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak) Map of Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak) (Google Maps)
- Albany Bus Terminal Map of Albany Bus Terminal (Google Maps)
- Albany (SUNY) Map of Albany (SUNY) (Google Maps)
Return trip: Albany to Syracuse
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Syracuse to Albany?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 36 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours.
What time is the first departure from Syracuse to Albany?
The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM (Daily) and the last at 3:55 PM (Tue, Fri, Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from Syracuse to Albany?
Adirondack Trailways, Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound and OurBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Syracuse?
Buses and trains to Albany leave from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center and Syracuse (Syr Univ).
Does the bus or train from Syracuse to Albany stop at Albany International Airport?
Yes, 7 of the 67 a week: at Albany (Airport).
Does the bus or train from Syracuse to Albany stop at Syracuse Hancock International Airport?
Yes, 2 of the 67 a week: at Syracuse Airport (SYR Airport Terminal A).