Bus Tickets from Columbus, OH to Albany, NY

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Arrival time: August 16 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Arrival time: August 16 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: August 15 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Arrival time: August 15 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: August 17 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Columbus, OH to Albany, NY: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$115
Average bus trip duration21h 10m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure12:40am
Distance513 miles (827 km)
Latest bus departure11:30pm

Columbus to Albany Bus

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

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

You can expect to pay from $72 to $189 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $91 which is on 2025-08-15.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Columbus and Albany!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Columbus 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 Columbus to Albany that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Columbus to Albany while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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