There are 7 ways to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Brooklyn by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, subway
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 15 St-Prospect Parksubway
2h 19m$80–557Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Chinatownbus Schenectady / ...
5h 18m$30–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 47m$50–100Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Albany-ALB to Brooklyn163.3 mi
3h 10mDrive 163.3 mi
- Drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to Brooklyncar 163.3 mi
3h 10m$30–44Bus via White Plains
- Take the bus from Albany to White Plainsbus Adt A411
5h 51m$40–111Train via Crossgates Mall Station
- Take the train from Albany to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
5h 56m$42–196
Albany Airport (ALB) to Brooklyn by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Brooklyn is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Brooklyn is to fly and subway which takes 2h 19m and costs $75 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany Airport (ALB) to Brooklyn. However, there are services departing from Albany International Airport and arriving at Flatbush Av/Church Av via Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall, Albany, NY and Livingston St/Smith St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany Airport (ALB) station to Brooklyn. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Church Av via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Albany Airport (ALB) and Brooklyn is 154 miles. The road distance is 164.3 miles.
The best way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Brooklyn without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Brooklyn, including transfers.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Brooklyn bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Albany, NY station.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Brooklyn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Brooklyn is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Albany Airport (ALB), USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Fox Bus operates a bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Chinatown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 3h. Capital Bus Tour also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 15 St-Prospect Park
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Albany to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–110
- Business
- $70–180
- Business Plus
- $80–190
- Economy
- $40–120
- Economy Plus
- $45–120
- [email protected]
- Website
- Capital Bus
Bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- Capital Bus
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany to White Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–95
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $28–90
- Flexible
- $55–95
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Albany-ALB to Brooklyn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Albany Airport (ALB) to Brooklyn bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Chinatown station.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Brooklyn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany Airport (ALB) to Brooklyn is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to Brooklyn.
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