There are 7 ways to get from Albany to Downingtown 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain Keystone Service
5h 42m$79–172Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Tre
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Downingtowntrain Pao
8h$29–55Bus
- Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
- Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus New York
9h 24m$65–184Drive 241.1 mi
- Drive from Albany to Downingtowncar 241.1 mi
4h 45m$44–64Fly 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 Downingtown Amtraktrain
5h 37m$96–628Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain
7h 1m$116–690Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ALB - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain
7h 9m$122–1,276
Albany to Downingtown by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany to Downingtown is to bus and train which costs $29 - $55 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Albany to Downingtown is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Downingtown. However, there are services departing from Albany and arriving at Lancaster Av & Green St - FS via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal, Market St & 11th St, 69th St Transit Center and West Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Downingtown. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Downingtown Amtrak via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Albany and Downingtown is 264 miles. The road distance is 242.5 miles.
The best way to get from Albany to Downingtown without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Albany to Downingtown, including transfers.
Albany to Downingtown bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.
Albany to Downingtown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany to Downingtown is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $190 and takes 9h 24m.
What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Downingtown, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Downingtown Amtrak via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany to Lancaster Av & Green St - FS via New York, New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal, Philadelphia, Market St & 11th St, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, 69th St Transit Center, and West Chester Transit Center in around 9h 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–23
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Downingtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- 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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Albany to Downingtown bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Albany to Downingtown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Downingtown is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Albany to Downingtown.
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