There are 6 ways to get from Albany to Birdsboro by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 6h 22m
Cheapest option
Bus • 9h 29m
4 alternative options
Train, bus • 8h 8m
Bus via Philadelphia • 9h 37m
Drive • 4h 32m
Fly, bus • 9h 35m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany to Birdsboro is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Albany to Birdsboro is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Birdsboro. However, there are services departing from Albany, Ny and arriving at Birdsboro, PA via New York, NY and Reading - BARTA Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Albany and Birdsboro is 288 miles. The road distance is 246.4 miles.
The best way to get from Albany to Birdsboro without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $110 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Albany to Birdsboro, including transfers.
Albany to Birdsboro bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany, Ny station.
The best way to get from Albany to Birdsboro is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $110 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $130 and takes 9h 29m.
Albany to Birdsboro bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Reading, PA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Birdsboro is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Albany to Birdsboro.
- Distance: 288.5 miles
- Duration: 6h 22m
What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Birdsboro, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Albany to Birdsboro via New York Penn Station and Downingtown Amtrak in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany to Birdsboro via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY, Reading, PA, and Reading - BARTA Transportation Center in around 9h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330 - $750
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6 - $90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $6 - $29
- Child Coach - short notice
- $19 - $29
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $16 - $55
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $18 - $55
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $23 - $40
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $110
- Business Seat - short notice
- $40 - $95
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $18 - $90
Train from New York Penn Station to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $5 - $26
- Child Coach - short notice
- $17 - $27
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $15 - $50
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $17 - $55
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $21 - $35
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $100
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $85
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $15 - $85
Train from New York Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3 - $80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $3 - $23
- Child Coach - short notice
- $13 - $24
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $13 - $45
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $15 - $50
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $19 - $30
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $29 - $90
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $75
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $12 - $80
- 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
- $26 - $90
- Website
- http://www.viarail.ca/
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30 - $90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30 - $70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $26 - $40
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29 - $380
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $14 - $130
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $26 - $230
- Business Seat - Adult
- $29 - $250
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $45 - $180
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $95 - $350
- First Class - Adult
- $95 - $380
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $4 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $20 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $70 - $180
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from 30th Street Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany, Ny to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $75
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $35 - $50
- Saver
- $40 - $75
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16 - $55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from New York, NY to Reading, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $7 - $55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Albany-Rensselaer to New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8 - $45
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
Bus from New York to Philadelphia, PA - 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8 - $35
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
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