What is the cheapest way to get from Albany to City Island?

The cheapest way to get from Albany to City Island is to bus which costs $24 - $35 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albany to City Island?

The fastest way to get from Albany to City Island is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and City Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany to City Island. However, there are services departing from Albany and arriving at City Island Rd/City Island Circle via Pelham Pkwy/White Plains Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Albany and City Island?

No, there is no direct train from Albany station to City Island. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Pelham Bay Park via Croton-Harmon and 125th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Albany to City Island?

The distance between Albany and City Island is 146 miles. The road distance is 140.8 miles.

How do I travel from Albany to City Island without a car?

The best way to get from Albany to City Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $40 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Albany to City Island?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Albany to City Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany to City Island bus from?

Albany to City Island bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.

Where do I catch the Albany to City Island train from?

Albany to City Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Albany to City Island?

The best way to get from Albany to City Island is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $40 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Pelham Pkwy, which costs $35 - $120 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Albany to City Island bus arrive?

Albany to City Island bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Albany to City Island train arrive?

Albany to City Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Albany to City Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to City Island is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Albany to City Island.

Where can I stay near City Island?

There are 2823+ hotels available in City Island.

Albany to City Island - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 905 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Albany to City Island by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain Hudson
3h 27m
$43–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 24 St to Bruckner Blvd/Connell Plbus BxM8
4h 7m
$24–34
Bus via Pelham Pkwy
1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
4h 3m
$36–111
Drive 139.9 mi
1. Drive from Albany to City Islandcar 139.9 mi
2h 59m
$26–37
Line 905 bus, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Centerbus
2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
3. Take the bus from Main St/Roosevelt Av to Bruckner Blvd/Kearney Avbus
4h 19m
$84–620

Albany to City Island by train and subway

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Distance: 145.2 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and City Island, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Pelham Bay Park via Croton-Harmon, 125th Street - Harlem, and 125th Street in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Albany to New York every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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