There are 5 ways to get from Albany to Bay Head by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- 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 Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
6h 3m$48–126Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
6h 17m$25–59Bus
- Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus 139 / ...
6h 5m$44–147Drive 198.1 mi
- Drive from Albany to Bay Headcar 198.1 mi
3h 45m$37–53Line 905 bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Centerbus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain
7h 22m$86–642
Albany to Bay Head by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany to Bay Head is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Albany to Bay Head is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Bay Head. However, there are services departing from Albany and arriving at Arnold Ave At Front St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Lakewood Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Bay Head. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Bay Head via New York Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Albany and Bay Head is 209 miles. The road distance is 199.2 miles.
The best way to get from Albany to Bay Head without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Albany to Bay Head, including transfers.
Albany to Bay Head bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.
Albany to Bay Head train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany to Bay Head is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $150 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Bay Head, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bay Head via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Long Branch in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany to Arnold Ave At Front St via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Lakewood Bus Terminal in around 6h 5m.
- 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
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from New York Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Long Branch to Bay Head
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
Train from New York Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–40
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center
- Base fare
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Albany to Bay Head bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Albany to Bay Head train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Bay Head is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Albany to Bay Head.
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