Bus Tickets from Schenectady, NY to Albany, NY

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Schenectady
    Departure location: Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: 1400 Washington Ave.
    Operated by: Adirondack TrailwaysAdirondack Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Schenectady
    Departure location: Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: 1400 Washington Ave.
    Operated by: Adirondack TrailwaysAdirondack Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Schenectady
    Departure location: Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Terminal
    Operated by: Adirondack TrailwaysAdirondack Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Schenectady
    Departure location: Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Schenectady
    Departure location: Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Terminal
    Operated by: Adirondack TrailwaysAdirondack Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Schenectady to Albany.

Bus
Average Price$18 - $25Average Duration25m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$15 - $29Average Duration22m
2kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Schenectady to Albany

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 22 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
22mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Schenectady to Albany: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$22
Average bus trip duration25m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure9:25am
Distance16 miles (25 km)
Latest bus departure5:30pm

Schenectady to Albany Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Schenectady to Albany was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $8

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, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $19 for a bus ticket from Schenectady to Albany based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-04-26.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling 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.

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Bus from Schenectady to Albany

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Train from Schenectady to Albany

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