There are 5 ways to get from Albany to Long Island by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2h 55m$48–96Drive 153.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albany to Brooklyncar 153.8 mi
3h 1m$29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
3h$33–103Line 905 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Centerbus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
3h$78–604Bus via Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
3h 30m$30–47
Albany to Long Island by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany to Long Island is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Albany to Long Island is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $45 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Albany and arriving at New York via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Albany and Long Island is 148 miles. The road distance is 154.7 miles.
The best way to get from Albany to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Albany to Long Island, including transfers.
Albany to Long Island bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.
Albany to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany to Long Island is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Albany to New York every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- 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
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center
- Base fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Albany to Long Island bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Albany to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Long Island is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Albany to Long Island.
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