There are 5 ways to get from Albany to Boston University by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
4h 59m$27–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 21m$66–133Drive 164.8 mi
- Drive from Albany to Boston Universitycar 164.8 mi
3h 1m$31–44Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ALB - BOS
6h 25m$86–466Bus, train
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Stationbus FlixBus 2693
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
5h 37m$28–86
Albany to Boston University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany to Boston University is to bus which costs $26 - $55 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Albany to Boston University is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at Mountfort St @ Carlton St via Broadway Station - Red Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Boston University East via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Albany and Boston University is 179 miles. The road distance is 165.7 miles.
The best way to get from Albany to Boston University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $26 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Albany to Boston University, including transfers.
Albany to Boston University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Albany to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany to Boston University is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $26 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 5h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $470 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 57m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Albany to Boston University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Albany to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Boston University is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Albany to Boston University.
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