How much is the bus ticket from Winston-Salem to Albany?

The cheapest bus tickets from Winston-Salem to Albany start from $145. The average price for this route is around $176. 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 Winston-Salem to Albany?

The average bus trip duration from Winston-Salem to Albany is 20h 40m, covering a distance of 569 miles (917 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 30m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Winston-Salem to Albany route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Winston-Salem to Albany?

The earliest bus departs from Winston-Salem to Albany at 7:10am. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Winston-Salem to Albany?

A bus trip from Winston-Salem to Albany generates an estimated 23 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Winston-Salem to Albany from $153 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Winston-Salem to Albany on December 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:15pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	20h 40m	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	7:10am	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	19h 30m	2:40am	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	2:55pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	20h 15m	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:55pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	22h 25m	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:44 PM EST.

Get from Winston-Salem to Albany

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 20 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

20h 40mAverage Duration

569 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Winston-Salem and Albany?

Stops in Winston-Salem

A
Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station
100 W 5th St, Winston Salem, NC 27101
Visit page
B
E Sprague St
841 E Sprague St, Winston-Salem, NC 27107, USA
C
Winston-Salem Bus Stop
2500 Old Lexington Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107, USA
D
1237 Silas Creek Pkwy
1237 Silas Creek Pkwy., Winston-Salem, NC 27127 (Hong Kong King Buffet)

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
Visit page
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

3.5/587,422 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.

Greyhound Winston-Salem Albany recent customer reviews

It was okay

Krystal C.

August 3, 2019

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Winston-Salem to Albany, NY 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 Winston-Salem to Albany?
The cheapest bus tickets from Winston-Salem to Albany start from $145. The average price for this route is around $176. 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 Winston-Salem to Albany?
The average bus trip duration from Winston-Salem to Albany is 20h 40m, covering a distance of 569 miles (917 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 30m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Winston-Salem to Albany route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Winston-Salem to Albany?
The earliest bus departs from Winston-Salem to Albany at 7:10am. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Winston-Salem to Albany?
A bus trip from Winston-Salem to Albany generates an estimated 23 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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The cheapest trip from Winston-Salem to Albany, NY was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $153

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

You can expect to pay from $153 to $219 for a bus ticket from Winston-Salem to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $153 which is on 2025-12-09.