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

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Ellicott City is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Albany to Ellicott City is to line 905 bus and fly and train and line 77 bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $90 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and Ellicott City?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Ellicott City. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer and arriving at EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns via New York Midtown, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Albany and Ellicott City?

No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Ellicott City station. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Baltimore Penn Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Albany to Ellicott City?

The distance between Albany and Ellicott City is 338 miles. The road distance is 333.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Albany to Ellicott City without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $100 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Albany to Ellicott City, including transfers.

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

Albany to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Albany-Rensselaer station.

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

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

Train or bus from Albany to Ellicott City?

The best way to get from Albany to Ellicott City is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $100 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Albany to Ellicott City bus arrive?

Albany to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at New York, NY station.

Where does the Albany to Ellicott City train arrive?

Albany to Ellicott City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Albany to Ellicott City?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Ellicott City is 333 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Albany to Ellicott City.

Where can I stay near Ellicott City?

There are 377+ hotels available in Ellicott City.

Albany to Ellicott City - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 8 ways to get from Albany to Ellicott City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, train, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Acela
6h 24m
$103–227
Bus via New York
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albany-Rensselaer to New York, NYbus Albany
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
8h 29m
$59–114
Drive 331.5 mi
1. Drive from Albany to Ellicott Citycar 331.5 mi
6h 20m
$61–88
Line 905 bus, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, line 77 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 Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ALB - BWI
3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to West Baltimoretrain
4. Take the bus from West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb nsbus
4h 45m
$92–614
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Baltimorebus Ppb 86000 / ...
8h 32m
$84–234
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ALB - DCA
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimoretrain
5h 38m
$122–772
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ALB - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
3. Take the train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nbtrain
6h 44m
$92–518
Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ALB - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
6h 41m
$112–1,214

Albany to Ellicott City by train and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 336 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to ROLLING RD & ROLLINGWOOD RDwb via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Baltimore Penn Station, SAINT PAUL ST & PENN STATION fs sb, SAINT PAUL PL & LEXINGTON ST sb, and FAYETTE ST & SAINT PAUL ST wb in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany-Rensselaer to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns via New York, NY, New York Midtown, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, SMALLWOOD ST & W MULBERRY ST sb ns, and West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 in around 8h 29m.

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