How much is the bus ticket from Albany to Plattsburgh?

The cheapest bus tickets from Albany to Plattsburgh start from $48. The average price for this route is around $57. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Albany to Plattsburgh?

The average bus travel time from Albany to Plattsburgh is 3h, covering a distance of 229 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 35m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Albany to Plattsburgh route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Adirondack Trailways , OurBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Albany to Plattsburgh?

The earliest bus departs from Albany to Plattsburgh at 2:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Albany to Plattsburgh?

A bus trip from Albany to Plattsburgh generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Albany to Plattsburgh?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1129 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Albany to Plattsburgh?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company OurBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Albany to Plattsburgh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Albany to Plattsburgh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Adirondack Trailways , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Albany to Plattsburgh from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Albany to Plattsburgh on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45am	Albany Bus Terminal	3h 35m	3:20pm	Plattsburgh- Durkee St	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Albany Bus Terminal	2h 55m	4:00pm	Plattsburgh- Durkee St	No tags
Bus	1:25pm	SUNY Collins Circle	2h 35m	4:00pm	Plattsburgh- Durkee St	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Albany Terminal	3h 30m	6:20pm	Durkee St.	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Albany Bus Terminal	3h 20m	3:00am	Plattsburgh- Durkee St	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Plattsburgh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Plattsburgh. The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

3hAverage Duration

229 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$48 - $93	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$64 - $70	Average Duration4h 14m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Albany and Plattsburgh?

Stops in Albany

A
SUNY Collins Circle
1400 Washington Ave (Student Association Building, Bus Stop is at Collins Circle), Albany, NY 12206
B
Albany Airport
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C
Greyhound Station
34 Hamilton St, Albany, NY 12207, USA
D
Bethlehem Center
402-408 US-9W, Glenmont, NY 12077, USA
E
Beckers Corner
117 Lasher Rd, Selkirk, NY 12158, USA
F
Crossgates Mall
1 Crossgates Mall Rd (overflow lot off Crossgates Mall Road opposite JC Penney near Access Road), Albany, NY 12205, USA

Stops in Plattsburgh

A
US-9 & Moffitt Rd
7155 Route 9, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Visit page

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,415 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87415 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $49

Greyhound Albany Plattsburgh recent customer reviews

Need to step it up

Joseph Y.

February 7, 2023

The staff in Albany not customer service friendly at all

Eugene A.

July 22, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,531 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11531 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $51

FlixBus Albany Plattsburgh recent customer reviews

I was discharged from Albany VA hospital with broken neck/clavicle. Bus driver couldn't care less. I had three bags, he refused to help with any of them. I had a casted arm, one usable arm, and a cane. He was no assistance and disrepctfull

Randall P.

August 12, 2025

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,129 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

OurBus

4/53,169 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Albany, NY to Plattsburgh by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Albany to Plattsburgh?
The cheapest bus tickets from Albany to Plattsburgh start from $48. The average price for this route is around $57. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Albany to Plattsburgh?
The average bus travel time from Albany to Plattsburgh is 3h, covering a distance of 229 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Albany to Plattsburgh route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, OurBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Albany to Plattsburgh?
The earliest bus departs from Albany to Plattsburgh at 2:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Albany to Plattsburgh?
A bus trip from Albany to Plattsburgh generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Albany to Plattsburgh?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1129 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Albany to Plattsburgh?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company OurBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Albany to Plattsburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Albany to Plattsburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-03

$46

12-04

$46

Today

$50

12-06

$49

12-07

No data

12-08

No data

12-09

$42

12-10

$42

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Plattsburgh was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $42

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Albany, NY to Plattsburgh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $42 to $60 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Plattsburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-12-09.