What is the distance between Albany and Cortland?

The distance between the two cities is 124 miles (200 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Albany to Cortland?

If you're headed to Cortland from Albany, chances are that your bus will depart from SUNY Collins Circle and arrive at Cortland County Office Building. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Albany to Cortland from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Albany to Cortland on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45pm	Albany Terminal	7h 40m	9:25pm	60 Central Ave	No tags
Bus	2:05pm	1400 Washington Ave.	7h 20m	9:25pm	60 Central Ave	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	12h	2:30am	Cortland, NY	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	SUNY Collins Circle	3h 45m	8:45pm	Cortland County Office Building	No tags
Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	11h 40m	11:00am	Cortland County Office Building	No tags

Get from Albany to Cortland

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

6h 5mAverage Duration

118 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,350 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Albany and Cortland, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,125 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

Peter Pan

4/56,327 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Albany and Cortland?

Stops in Albany

A - SUNY Collins Circle

B - Albany Airport

C - Greyhound Station

D - Bethlehem Center

E - Beckers Corner

F - Crossgates Mall

Stops in Cortland

A - Cortland County Office Building

B - State of NY Cortland Campus Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Albany, NY to Cortland by bus

What is the distance between Albany and Cortland?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Albany to Cortland?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$39

11/16

No data

Today

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11/18

$47

11/19

$47

11/20

$32

11/21

$35

11/22

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The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Cortland was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $32

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 Cortland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $50 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Cortland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually OurBus 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.