Bus routes from Boston, MA to Albany, NY
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Bus stations and stops in Boston, MA
Boston (South Station)
700 Atlantic Ave
Boston, MA 02111
United States
Boston, MA 02111
United States
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FlixBus will stop at South Station Bus Terminal, at either Platform #8 or #9.
All Lucky Star service will stop at Platform #24.
Greyhound service departs from Gate #5.
Please check the schedule display board at South Station.
Brookline
278 Harvard St
Boston, MA 02446
United States
Boston, MA 02446
United States
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Please wait near the MBTA 66 Bus stop curbside on Harvard Street near Coolidge Corner Opticians. Do not block the entrance to Coolidge Corner Opticians or any other nearby stores.
Cambridge (MA)
151 Steel Place
Boston, MA 02140
United States
Boston, MA 02140
United States
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From Alewife MBTA station, follow signs towards Cambridgepark Dr. Go up the ramp towards Cambridgepark Dr and Ringe Ave. Cross Cambridgepark Dr. Bus will stop in circle on Steel Place next to Summer Shack restaurant parking lot.
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Find the cheapest buses from Boston to Albany
Getting from Boston to Albany is cheap and easy when you travel with FlixBus. The two cities are 284 km apart and traveling between the two takes as little as 3 hours 20 minutes.
FlixBus tickets are always good value, but you can save even more money by booking online in advance. Book on the website or with our FlixBus App in minutes, then simply use your phone as your ticket to board the bus.
Bus tickets between Bostonand Albany cost $61.99 on average, but you can get tickets for as low as $47.99 if you book in advance and/or outside of busy travel times, like weekends and holidays.
For a quick, easy, and environmentally-conscious choice, travel with FlixBus.
We have a large network, so you can trust us to take you from your desired departure city to your destination in comfort and style - all for a great value.
Traveling from Boston to Albany
It’s easy to get from Boston to Albany with FlixBus, with 2 direct buses per day.
You can expect a minimum of 2 stops on your journey and it can take a minimum time of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Bus travel is the most environmentally friendly way to travel long distances and we’re working to make it even greener with high environmental standards across our fleet of buses, the use of alternative drive and fuel technologies, and the option for all passengers to offset their carbon emissions at the point of buying a ticket.
The average cost of bus travel between Boston and Albany is $61.99, which makes bus travel far cheaper than any other method.
Taking the bus from Boston
Traveling from Boston and not familiar with it? Here’s everything you need to know.
Boston is a transport hub with 3 bus stations; the 36 buses departing every day take travelers to cities across the country
Arriving in Albany
Traveling to Albany for the first time? Here’s what you need to know:
Albany is very well connected to other destinations on the FlixBus network. The city is connected to 60 other destinations that you can easily reach by bus. You can find 5 FlixBus stops in the city.
What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Boston to Albany
Getting from Boston to Albany aboard a FlixBus bus means traveling in comfort and style, with all the services you need to keep you occupied. Most of our buses include free Wi-Fi onboard, an entertainment system, toilets and power outlets.
You can bring one carry-on and one check-in piece of luggage per passenger, so even if you’re taking a long trip, you don’t need to worry about traveling light.
All ticket holders are guaranteed a seat on our buses but if you want to reserve a seat, you can do so at the time of booking. Choose from a classic seat, table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.
Just book online or on our FlixBus App when purchasing your ticket using any of our available payment methods.
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