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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Elizabeth, NJ to Albany, NY
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Elizabeth, NJ to Albany, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elizabeth, NJ to Albany, NY will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 2 buses that leave Elizabeth, NJ for Albany, NY on Sat, Apr 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 04 the direct buses cover the 224 km distance in an average of 4 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the slowest buses will take 4 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:10 PM3h15Elizabeth, NJ11:25 PMAlbany, NY$441One-way0 transfers- 4:50 PM4h50Elizabeth, NJ9:40 PMAlbany, NY$521One-way0 transfers
- 8:10 PM3h15Elizabeth, NJ11:25 PMAlbany, NY$441One-way0 transfers
- 4:50 PM4h50Elizabeth, NJ9:40 PMAlbany, NY$521One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Elizabeth, NJ to Albany, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Elizabeth, NJ to Albany, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $486.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $546 Average price |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 28m Average total duration 11h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Elizabeth, NJ to Albany, NY Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Live departures
Elizabeth, NJ to Albany, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Elizabeth, NJ to Albany, NY buses for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus+ | 6:00 AM Newark, Penn Station | 8h20 | 2:20 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
| undefined · undefined | 10:45 AM Newark, Penn Station | 4h25 | 3:10 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Newark, Penn Station | 6h15 | 5:20 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Newark, Penn Station | 5h55 | 5:00 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
| undefined · undefined | 2:15 PM Newark, Penn Station | 4h40 | 6:55 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
| undefined · undefined | 3:50 PM Newark, Penn Station | 4h50 | 8:40 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Newark, Penn Station | 5h10 | 10:40 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Newark, Penn Station | 5h25 | 10:55 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 1 transfer | |
| undefined · undefined | 10:15 PM Newark, Penn Station | 5h15 | 3:30 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Elizabeth, NJ to Albany, NY
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Buses from Elizabeth, NJ to Albany, NY run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 139 miles (224 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 139 miles (224 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
Bus providers: NJ Transit from Elizabeth, NJ to Albany, NYYou can travel by bus between Elizabeth, NJ to Albany, NY with NJ Transit for as low as $44 (€36). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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