How much is the bus ticket from Cleveland to Albany?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cleveland to Albany start at R 1 196. The average price for this route is around R 1 818. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Cleveland to Albany?

The average bus journey time from Cleveland to Albany is 20h 55m, covering a distance of 667 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 18h 20m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Cleveland to Albany route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cleveland to Albany?

The earliest bus departs from Cleveland to Albany at 02:35. And the latest bus departs at 16:50.

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

A bus trip from Cleveland to Albany produces an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Cleveland to Albany?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cleveland to Albany?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cleveland to Albany from R 1 280 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cleveland to Albany on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	16:50	Cleveland Bus Station	18h 20m	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Cleveland to Albany on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:25	Cleveland Bus Station	21h 30m	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	16:50	Cleveland Bus Station	18h 20m	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	02:35	Cleveland Bus Station	20h 55m	23:30	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:50	Cleveland Bus Station	20h 30m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Albany on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:25	Cleveland Bus Station	21h 30m	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	16:50	Cleveland Bus Station	18h 20m	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	02:35	Cleveland Bus Station	20h 55m	23:30	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:50	Cleveland Bus Station	20h 30m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Albany on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:25	Cleveland Bus Station	21h 30m	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	16:50	Cleveland Bus Station	18h 20m	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	02:35	Cleveland Bus Station	20h 55m	23:30	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:50	Cleveland Bus Station	20h 30m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 8:33 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Cleveland to Albany

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 9 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just R 984, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

9h 3mAverage duration

669 kmDistance

61kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 196 - R 5 238	Average duration20h 55m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 984 - R 3 453	Average duration9h 3m	CO₂ emissions 61kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cleveland and Albany?

Stops in Cleveland

A
Greyhound Station
1465 Chester Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA

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
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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cleveland, OH, US to Albany, NY by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Cleveland to Albany?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cleveland to Albany start at R 1 196. The average price for this route is around R 1 818. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cleveland to Albany?
The average bus journey time from Cleveland to Albany is 20h 55m, covering a distance of 667 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 18h 20m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Cleveland to Albany route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cleveland to Albany?
The earliest bus departs from Cleveland to Albany at 02:35. And the latest bus departs at 16:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cleveland to Albany?
A bus trip from Cleveland to Albany produces an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Cleveland to Albany?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cleveland to Albany?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cleveland to Albany?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cleveland to Albany?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

27/11

R 2 824

28/11

R 3 227

Today

R 4 332

30/11

R 5 613

01/12

R 3 280

02/12

R 1 614

03/12

R 1 517

04/12

R 1 491

The cheapest trip from Cleveland, OH, US to Albany, NY was searched and found on 04 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 491

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 491 to R 8 033 for a bus ticket from Cleveland, OH, US to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 491, which is on 2025-12-04.