There are 6 ways to get from Albany to Cranbury by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Princeton Jct.train Nec
4h 13m$67–140Drive 179.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albany to Cranburycar 179.4 mi
3h 26m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 8A Park & Ride South Brunswickbus Suburban Transit
4h 52m$58–151Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 33m$104–656Bus via Monroe Twp - Clearbrook Main gate
- Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
- Take the bus from W 42nd St / 5th Ave to Monroe Twp - Clearbrook Main gatebus 8-A from 42nd St
5h 24m$65–88Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ALB - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 45m$122–662
Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany to Cranbury is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Albany to Cranbury is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Cranbury. However, there are services departing from Albany and arriving at 8A Park & Ride South Brunswick via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Cranbury. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Princeton Jct. via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Albany and Cranbury is 197 miles. The road distance is 180.4 miles.
The best way to get from Albany to Cranbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Albany to Cranbury, including transfers.
Albany to Cranbury bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.
Albany to Cranbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany to Cranbury is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $160 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Cranbury, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Cranbury via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany to Cranbury via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and 8A Park & Ride South Brunswick in around 4h 52m.
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
Train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 8A Park & Ride South Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $16–35
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- Academy Bus
Bus from W 42nd St / 5th Ave to Monroe Twp - Clearbrook Main gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $30–45
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More Questions & Answers
Albany to Cranbury bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Albany to Cranbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Cranbury is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Albany to Cranbury.
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