There are 4 ways to get from Albany to Colchester by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Burlingtontrain Ethan Allen Express
5h$67–127Drive 146.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albany to Colchestercar 146.8 mi
3h 33m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Downtown Transit Center Burlingtonbus 7
6h 14m$31–43Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane ALB - BTV
6h 9m$128–722
Albany to Colchester by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany to Colchester is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Albany to Colchester is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal and arriving at Creek Farm Plaza via Downtown Transit Center - Spot K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Burlington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Albany and Colchester is 177 miles. The road distance is 147.6 miles.
The best way to get from Albany to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Albany to Colchester, including transfers.
Albany to Colchester bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, depart from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal station.
Albany to Colchester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany to Colchester is to train which takes 5h and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 6h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $750 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Colchester, VT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Burlington once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 46m. Alternatively, Vermont Translines operates a bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Downtown Transit Center Burlington twice daily. Tickets cost $29–40 and the journey takes 4h 57m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Burlington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Albany County Airport to Burlington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Albany County Airport to Burlington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Burlington International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Albany County Airport to Burlington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Burlington International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vermont Translines
Bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Downtown Transit Center Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- Vermont Translines
- Book at
- Vermont Translines
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More Questions & Answers
Albany to Colchester bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, arrive at Downtown Transit Center Burlington station.
Albany to Colchester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Burlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Colchester is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Albany to Colchester.
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