Bus Houston to Albany, NY: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Houston to Albany, NY

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Houston to Albany, NY from various bus operators like Greyhound US, FlixBus or Valley Transit for the next days.

today

$159

tomorrow

$142

Monday

$147

Tuesday

$150

Wednesday

$151

Thursday

$140

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	39h 55m	10:00 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$159	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/25/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 55m
FlixBus	43h 5m	10:50 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	6:55 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$160	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/25/2026 10:50:00 PM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 5m
FlixBus	42h 50m	10:50 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	6:40 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$160	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/25/2026 10:50:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	42h 50m	10:50 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	6:40 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$142	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:50:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 50m
FlixBus	43h 5m	10:50 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	6:55 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$143	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:50:00 PM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 5m
Greyhound US	39h 55m	10:00 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$145	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 55m
Valley Transit	55h 20m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$145	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:35:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 20m
Greyhound US	45h 5m	1:05 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	11:10 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$154	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/26/2026 1:05:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	46h 25m	12:05 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	11:30 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$147	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:05:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $147 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 25m
Greyhound US	39h 55m	10:00 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 55m
Valley Transit	55h 20m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$153	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:35:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 20m
FlixBus	43h 15m	1:30 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	9:45 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$154	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/27/2026 1:30:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 15m
FlixBus	43h 35m	1:30 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	10:05 AM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$156	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/27/2026 1:30:00 PM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	39h 55m	10:00 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$150	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/28/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 55m
Valley Transit	55h 20m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$157	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:35:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 20m
Greyhound US	44h 0m	1:05 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	10:05 AM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$166	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/28/2026 1:05:00 PM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 0m
FlixBus	48h 5m	9:00 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	10:05 AM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$166	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:00:00 AM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 5m
FlixBus	47h 45m	9:00 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	9:45 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$166	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	55h 20m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$151	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:35:00 AM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 20m
FlixBus	42h 50m	10:50 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	6:40 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$152	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/29/2026 10:50:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 50m
Greyhound US	43h 10m	12:05 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	8:15 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY	Economy	$156	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/29/2026 12:05:00 AM to SUNY, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 10m
Greyhound US	42h 50m	12:05 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	7:55 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$156	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/29/2026 12:05:00 AM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 50m
Greyhound US	39h 55m	10:00 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$156	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/29/2026 10:00:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	42h 50m	10:50 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	6:40 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$140	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:50:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 50m
FlixBus	43h 5m	10:50 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	6:55 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$141	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:50:00 PM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 5m
Greyhound US	43h 10m	12:05 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	8:15 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$151	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/30/2026 12:05:00 AM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 10m
Greyhound US	42h 50m	12:05 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	7:55 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$151	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/30/2026 12:05:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 50m
Valley Transit	55h 20m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$172	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:35:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 20m

Frequency of bus connections between Houston and Albany, NY

See here how frequent the connections between Houston and Albany, NY are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Houston to Albany, NY. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Houston and Albany, NY.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 16 buses from Houston to Albany, NY, while Night sees the fewest connections between Houston and Albany, NY, with 8 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/19/2026 costs just $125, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Houston to Albany, NY

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Valley Transit that travel 8 times every day by bus from Houston to Albany, NY in one click! Book your bus ticket from Houston to Albany, NY starting from $125!

Cheapest Bus	$125
Fastest Bus	40h 55m
Earliest Bus	10:00 PM
Latest Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	1,492.5 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US, FlixBus and Valley Transit

Cheapest bus connections from Houston to Albany, NY

Every day, 8 buses from 3 bus companies leave Houston for Albany, NY: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$159

Sunday 07/26

$142

Monday 07/27

$147

Tuesday 07/28

$150

Wednesday 07/29

$151

Thursday 07/30

$140

Friday 07/31

$144

Saturday 08/01

$142

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

$148

Tuesday 08/04

$158

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$159

Friday 08/07

$150

Saturday 08/08

$154

Sunday 08/09

$146

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

$150

Wednesday 08/12

$148

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Houston to Albany, NY

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Houston to Albany, NY, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $140, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Houston to Albany, NY. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $150.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Houston to Albany, NY, with $140. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $154.

How to save money travelling from Houston to Albany, NY

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Houston to Albany, NY in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Houston to Albany, NY, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Houston to Albany, NY are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Houston and Albany, NY

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Houston and Albany, NY.

Downtown Houston

Gray St 605

Harrisburg Blvd Station

Harrisburg Blvd 7000

Main Street

Main St 2121

Chase Bank

Milam Street 212

Uptown/Upper Kirby

Southwest Fwy 2525

Bus Terminal

Hamilton St 34

Rensselaer Station

East St 649

SUNY Collins Circle

Collins Cir

Capitol/Hawk Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St

Crossgates Mall

Crossgates Mall Rd 1

Service and Comfort on the bus from Houston to Albany, NY

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Houston to Albany, NY? Or which bus companies serve the route Houston to Albany, NY? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Houston to Albany, NY bus

How much does a Houston Albany, NY bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $125 and takes 43h 50m to reach Albany, NY. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Houston to Albany, NY?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $125 and $199. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Albany, NY.

On average, how many connections are available from Houston to Albany, NY each day?

Every day, the Houston to Albany, NY bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Houston to Albany, NY take?

The fastest bus from Houston to Albany, NY is offered by Greyhound US and takes 40h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $159. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Houston to Albany, NY?

The earliest bus arriving in Albany, NY from Houston starts at 10:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Houston to Albany, NY?

The latest bus trip departing from Houston for Albany, NY starts at 10:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Houston Albany, NY route?

When traveling by bus from Houston to Albany, NY, passengers can travel with Greyhound US, FlixBus and Valley Transit. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Albany, NY?

You can check all the direct connections between Houston and Albany, NY by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US, FlixBus and Valley Transit.

What can I take with me on the Houston to Albany, NY bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Houston Albany, NY bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Houston Albany, NY bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Houston to Albany, NY on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Houston to Albany, NY

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Houston and to Albany, NY

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Houston and to Albany, NY. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!