There are 7 ways to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Newark by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
- Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
2h 16m$82–571Drive 155.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to Newarkcar 155.1 mi
2h 48m$29–41Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 36m$49–647Bus
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0201 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwybus 108
5h 34m$38–118Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Albany-ALB to Newark155.1 mi
2h 48mFly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ALB - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
3h 18m$108–1,189Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
5h 40m$40–64
Albany Airport (ALB) to Newark by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Newark is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Newark is to fly and train which takes 2h 16m and costs $80 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany Airport (ALB) to Newark. However, there are services departing from Albany International Airport and arriving at Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwy via Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall, Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany Airport (ALB) station to Newark station. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Albany Airport (ALB) and Newark is 156 miles. The road distance is 156 miles.
The best way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Newark without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $45 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Newark, including transfers.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Newark bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Newark is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $45 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $120 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Albany Airport (ALB), USA and Newark, NJ, 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, you can take a bus from Albany International Airport to Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwy via Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall, Albany Bus Terminal, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Woodside to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–6
- Peak
- $3–6
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–90
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–24
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Albany-ALB to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Albany Airport (ALB) to Newark bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany Airport (ALB) to Newark is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to Newark.
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