Buffalo to Albany Car Service
Buffalo or BUF to Albany: the full Thruway across New York with one private driver.
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- Round trips
- Groups & luggage
- Sedan or SUV
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- Distance
- About 289 mi (465 km)
- Driving time
- About 5 h 40 min
- Airports
- BUF · ALB
Distance and driving time are approximate and don't include traffic.
About the Buffalo to Albany trip
Trips to Albany are often for state government business at the Capitol, the University at Albany, RPI in Troy, Albany Medical Center, or the summer racing season in Saratoga Springs. From Buffalo it's about 289 miles (465 km).
Start from BUF or anywhere around Buffalo, including Hamburg, the Elmwood Village or Orchard Park. We take the Thruway (I-90) east across the state, almost all the way to Albany, then drop you at the door, whether it's the University at Albany, Albany Medical Center or RPI in Troy, or somewhere else.
The Empire State Plaza and the State Capitol are at the heart of downtown Albany.
Across the state
The full Thruway with a driver, while you work or rest.
Any Buffalo pickup
Hotels, homes and offices across Buffalo and the suburbs, or BUF arrivals.
Work or rest on the way
Make calls, work or sleep in the back while someone else drives.
What's included in your flat-rate quote
Fast written quote. Tell us the trip and we'll send one flat price in writing.
Door-to-door pickup
From your Buffalo address or BUF arrivals to your door in Albany. No shuttles, no transfers.
One driver the whole way
The same professional driver from Buffalo to Albany, licensed and insured.
Flight tracking
Landing at BUF? We follow your flight and adjust the pickup to its actual arrival time.
Sedan or SUV
Choose a sedan or an SUV. Tell us how many passengers and bags so we can match the vehicle.
Flat-rate quote in writing
One flat price for Buffalo to Albany, confirmed in writing before you travel. No meter and no surge.
Round trips
Book Buffalo to Albany and the trip back on one quote, timed to your return flight or plans.
Round trips
Coming back to Buffalo? Book the return on the same quote.
Groups & families
Travelling together? One private vehicle for the whole group, with multiple pickup addresses on request. Tell us how many people and bags, and we'll suggest a sedan or an SUV.
Route and timing
- It's mostly Thruway driving, about five and a half hours; winter weather and holiday traffic are the main variables.
- The New York State Thruway is tolled and uses cashless tolling, so there are no toll booths to stop at.
- Holiday weekends bring heavier traffic on the interstates, so tell us if you're travelling on one.
Airports on this route
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Cheektowaga, NY, about 10 miles east of downtown Buffalo.
Albany International Airport (ALB)
Albany's airport, if you're comparing a flight.
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