There are 7 ways to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Queens by plane, 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
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
1h 42m$80–557Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
- Take the bus from E 34 St /5 Av to Cross Bay Blvd/Pitkin Avbus Bm5 / ...
5h 54m$28–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 31m$52–107Bus via Albany Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
5h 24m$36–106Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Albany-ALB to Queens163.1 mi
3h 10mDrive 163.1 mi
- Drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to Queenscar 163.1 mi
3h 10m$30–43Train via Crossgates Mall Station
- Take the train from Albany to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
5h 39m$44–204
Albany Airport (ALB) to Queens by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Queens is to bus which costs $27 - $40 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Queens is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $75 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany Airport (ALB) to Queens. However, there are services departing from Albany International Airport and arriving at New York via Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall and Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany Airport (ALB) station to Queens. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Jamaica via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Albany Airport (ALB) and Queens is 145 miles. The road distance is 164 miles.
The best way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Queens without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Queens, including transfers.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Queens bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Queens train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Queens is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $75 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 4h 31m, you could also bus via Albany Bus Terminal, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Albany Airport (ALB), USA and Queens, NY, USA?
Delta flies from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) twice daily. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
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
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Albany to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $35–110
- Business
- $70–170
- Business Plus
- $80–190
- Economy
- $40–110
- Economy Plus
- $45–120
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Website
- https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from E 34 St /5 Av to Cross Bay Blvd/Pitkin Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Albany-ALB to Queens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Albany Airport (ALB) to Queens bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Queens train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany Airport (ALB) to Queens is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to Queens.
There are 3287+ hotels available in Queens.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Albany Airport (ALB) and Queens. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













