Bus Tickets from Schenectady to Albany, NY

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Next departures for Schenectady to Albany on September 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Adirondack Trailways
Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop
1400 Washington Ave.CheapestFastest
Adirondack Trailways
Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop
Albany TerminalNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)
Albany Bus TerminalNo tags
FlixBus
Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)
Albany Bus TerminalNo tags
Adirondack Trailways
Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop
Albany TerminalNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Schenectady to Albany

Bus
Average PriceUS$12 - US$24Average Duration25m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$15 - US$33Average Duration22m
2kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Schenectady to Albany

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
25mAverage Duration
US$12Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Schenectady to Albany, NY: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$13
Average Bus Trip Duration25m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure9:25am
Distance25 km
Latest bus departure6:15pm

Schenectady to Albany Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Schenectady to Albany, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Schenectady - Albany, NY

  1. What is the travel distance from Schenectady to Albany?

    The distance between Schenectady and Albany is around 24 km (15 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Schenectady to Albany?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop, in Schenectady, and end it at SUNY Collins Circle, in Albany.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-25
US$4
09-26
US$5
Today
US$5
09-28
US$5
09-29
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09-30
US$4
10-01
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10-02
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Schenectady to Albany, NY was searched and found on Sep 25, 2025 with a price of US$4

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

You can expect to pay from US$4 to US$10 for a bus ticket from Schenectady to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$4 which is on 2025-09-30.

Usually Adirondack Trailways will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Schenectady to Albany.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Schenectady to Albany, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Schenectady to Albany that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Schenectady to Albany, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Schenectady to Albany, NY?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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