How far is Charlotte from Albany?

The distance separating Charlotte and Albany is 638 miles (1029 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Charlotte to Albany leave from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company and arrive at SUNY Collins Circle. These are the main 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 Charlotte to Albany from $73 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Albany on August 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Charlotte Bus Station	18h 5m	4:40pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	17h 25m	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	17h 25m	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:59pm	Charlotte Bus Station	18h 1m	6:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:40pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	18h 20m	6:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Albany on August 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Charlotte Bus Station	18h 5m	4:40pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	17h 25m	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	21h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:00pm	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 30m	10:30am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	2:00pm	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 20m	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Albany on August 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	21h 20m	2:40am	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	17h 25m	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	21h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:00pm	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 30m	10:30am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	2:00pm	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 20m	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Albany on September 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	21h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	17h 25m	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	21h 20m	2:40am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:00pm	Charlotte Bus Station	21h 10m	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	2:00pm	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 20m	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Albany.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$76 - $324	Average Duration20h 30m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$150 - $384	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to Albany

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 20 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

20h 30mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest ticket

26kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charlotte, NC to Albany, NY: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$123

Average bus trip duration20h 30m

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure2:30am

Distance637 miles (1027 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,215 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

FlixBus Charlotte Albany recent customer reviews

My first time taking a bus trip and it was miserable. The first bus was late and so was my transfer causing me to miss my final bus and arriving 3 hours late. No one sat in their reserved seat which caused conflic, the bus was very crowded, and the drivers could use a personality check. I will never travel by bus again. Also half of the bus stops on my first bus we're in empty parking lots no station. In the middle of the night and nit a secure area.

Danna F.

August 23, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/510,299 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.

FlixBus Charlotte Albany recent customer reviews

My first time taking a bus trip and it was miserable. The first bus was late and so was my transfer causing me to miss my final bus and arriving 3 hours late. No one sat in their reserved seat which caused conflic, the bus was very crowded, and the drivers could use a personality check. I will never travel by bus again. Also half of the bus stops on my first bus we're in empty parking lots no station. In the middle of the night and nit a secure area.

Danna F.

August 23, 2024

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Charlotte to Albany Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Charlotte and Albany?

Stops in Charlotte

A - Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company

B - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

C - Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station

D - Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop

E - 4127 Glenwood Dr

Stops in Albany

A - SUNY Collins Circle

B - Albany Airport

C - Greyhound Station

D - Bethlehem Center

E - Beckers Corner

F - Crossgates Mall

Frequently asked questions for your trip Charlotte, NC - Albany, NY

How far is Charlotte from Albany?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charlotte to Albany?

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

Best price found

08/27

$128

08/28

$118

Today

$195

08/30

$112

08/31

$113

09/01

$110

09/02

$100

09/03

$88

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Albany, NY was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $88

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

You can expect to pay from $88 to $273 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $88 which is on 2025-09-03.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Charlotte to Albany, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Charlotte to Albany.

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

Did you know?

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time20h 30m	Avg Price$123	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 3h	Avg Price$212	Daily Departures1

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Bus from Albany, NY to Charlotte, NC

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Bus Tickets from Charlotte, NC to Albany, NY

Next departures

Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Albany.

Bus Charlotte, NC to Albany, NY: Trip Overview

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FlixBus Charlotte Albany recent customer reviews

FlixBus Charlotte Albany recent customer reviews

Charlotte to Albany Bus

Where are the popular stops in Charlotte and Albany?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Charlotte, NC - Albany, NY

How far is Charlotte from Albany?

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

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Will you be returning to Charlotte, NC by bus?

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