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

$128

tomorrow

$131

Thursday

$144

Friday

$149

Saturday

$158

Sunday

$155

Monday

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	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 8/25/2026 10:00:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/27/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 55m
FlixBus	47h 45m	9:00 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	9:45 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$141	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 8/25/2026 9:00:00 AM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/27/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 45m
FlixBus	48h 5m	9:00 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	10:05 AM	Albany, NY	SUNY	Economy	$141	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 8/25/2026 9:00:00 AM to SUNY, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/27/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 5m
Greyhound US	43h 40m	1:05 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:45 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$143	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 8/25/2026 1:05:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/27/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 40m
Greyhound US	44h 0m	1:05 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	10:05 AM	Albany, NY	SUNY	Economy	$144	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 8/25/2026 1:05:00 PM to SUNY, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/27/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
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	$131	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 8/26/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 55m
FlixBus	47h 45m	2:10 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$131	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 8/26/2026 2:10:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 45m
FlixBus	43h 5m	10:50 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	6:55 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$132	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 8/26/2026 10:50:00 PM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 5m
Greyhound US	42h 50m	12:05 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	7:55 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$134	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 8/26/2026 12:05:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/27/2026 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 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	$134	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 8/26/2026 6:35:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	43h 5m	10:50 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	6:55 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$144	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 8/27/2026 10:50:00 PM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 5m
FlixBus	44h 10m	5:45 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$144	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 8/27/2026 5:45:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 10m
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 8/27/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 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	$147	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 8/27/2026 6:35:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $147 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 20m
Greyhound US	43h 10m	12:05 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	8:15 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 8/27/2026 12:05:00 AM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	44h 10m	5:45 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$149	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 8/28/2026 5:45:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 10m
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 8/28/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 55m
Greyhound US	43h 10m	12:05 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	8:15 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 8/28/2026 12:05:00 AM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 10m
Valley Transit	55h 20m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$154	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 8/28/2026 6:35:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 20m
FlixBus	43h 5m	10:50 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	6:55 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$154	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 8/28/2026 10:50:00 PM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	55h 20m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$158	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 8/29/2026 6:35:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 20m
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 8/29/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 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 8/29/2026 10:50:00 PM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 5m
FlixBus	44h 10m	5:45 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$160	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 8/29/2026 5:45:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 10m
Greyhound US	43h 10m	12:05 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	8:15 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$161	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 8/29/2026 12:05:00 AM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
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	$155	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 8/30/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 55m
FlixBus	44h 10m	5:45 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$156	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 8/30/2026 5:45:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 10m
FlixBus	43h 5m	10:50 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	6:55 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$157	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 8/30/2026 10:50:00 PM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 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	$162	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 8/30/2026 12:05:00 AM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 10m
Valley Transit	55h 20m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$171	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 8/30/2026 6:35:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Houston to Albany, NY is $124 on 8/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 23 daily buses from Houston to Albany, NY. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Houston and Albany, NY.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 33 buses from Houston to Albany, NY, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Houston and Albany, NY, with 11 offers.

Facts about the bus from Houston to Albany, NY

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Valley Transit that travel 14 times every day by bus from Houston to Albany, NY in one click! Book your bus ticket from Houston to Albany, NY starting from $124!

Cheapest Bus	$124
Fastest Bus	40h 55m
Earliest Bus	5:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	14 Ø
Distance	1,492.5 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US, FlixBus and Valley Transit

Cheapest bus connections from Houston to Albany, NY

Every day, 14 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 08/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

$128

Wednesday 08/26

$131

Thursday 08/27

$144

Friday 08/28

$149

Saturday 08/29

$158

Sunday 08/30

$155

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

$163

Wednesday 09/02

Thursday 09/03

$161

Friday 09/04

$175

Saturday 09/05

$183

Sunday 09/06

$165

Monday 09/07

$145

Tuesday 09/08

$150

Wednesday 09/09

$153

Thursday 09/10

$148

Friday 09/11

$148

Saturday 09/12

$154

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

$148

Tuesday 09/15

$125

Wednesday 09/16

$136

Thursday 09/17

$141

Friday 09/18

$136

Saturday 09/19

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 $125, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Houston to Albany, NY. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $149.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Houston to Albany, NY, with $125. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $134.

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.

Beloved bus companies from Houston to Albany, NY

These are the most booked bus companies between Houston to Albany, NY from our users.

Greyhound US from Houston to Albany, NY

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Houston to Albany, NY:

Cheapest Price	$128
Fastest Bus	40h 55m
Earliest Bus	5:00 AM
Last Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	7/31/2026

FlixBus from Houston to Albany, NY

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Houston to Albany, NY:

Cheapest Price	$131
Fastest Bus	43h 50m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Last Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	7/31/2026

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 $124 and takes 40h 55m 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 $124 and $215. 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 14 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 $128. 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 5:00 AM. 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Houston to Albany, NY?

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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

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