There are 7 ways to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Summit by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car
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 New York Penn Station to Summittrain
3h 5m$79–550Drive 162.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to Summitcar 162.4 mi
2h 55m$30–43Train
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Summittrain Mne / ...
5h 17m$49–111Bus
- Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Morris Avebus 114
6h 17m$42–134Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Albany-ALB to Summit162.4 mi
2h 55mFly 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
4h 17m$113–1,206Line 117 bus, line 114 bus, train
- Take the bus from Albany International Airport to Crossgates Mall Stationbus 117
- Take the bus from Crossgates Mall Station to East St & Herrick Stbus 114
- Take the train from Albany to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Summittrain Mne
6h 25m$40–208
Albany Airport (ALB) to Summit by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Summit is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Summit is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany Airport (ALB) to Summit. However, there are services departing from Albany International Airport and arriving at Morris Ave At Springfield Ave via Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall, Albany, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Morris Ave At Mountain Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany Airport (ALB) station to Summit. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Summit via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Albany Airport (ALB) and Summit is 169 miles. The road distance is 163.3 miles.
The best way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Summit without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Summit, including transfers.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Summit bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Summit is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $140 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Albany Airport (ALB), USA and Summit, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Albany International Airport to Summit via AMTRAK Station Rensselaer, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany International Airport to Morris Ave At Springfield Ave via Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall, Albany Bus Terminal, Albany, New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Mountain Ave At Morris Ave, and Morris Ave At Mountain Ave in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Summit
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–14
Train from New York Penn Station to Summit
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–14
Train from New York Penn Station to Summit
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–14
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
- $26–55
- 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
- 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
- $70–180
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Morris Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $8–27
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Albany International Airport to Crossgates Mall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Crossgates Mall Station to East St & Herrick St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Base fare
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Albany-ALB to Summit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Albany Airport (ALB) to Summit bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany Airport (ALB) to Summit is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to Summit.
There are 854+ hotels available in Summit.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Albany Airport (ALB) and Summit. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















