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How to get fromAlbany to Madisonby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Albany to Madison by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    5h 52m
    $53–110

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New Haven Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Church St @ George St to Boston Post Rd @ Meigs Avebus bus 201
    6h 9m
    $23–68

  3. Drive 130.7 mi

    1. Drive from Albany to Madisoncar car 130.7 mi
    3h 16m
    $24–35

  4. Train via New York (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    5h 58m
    $64–696

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Albany, Ny to White Plains, Nybus bus 411
    2. Take the train from Stamford to West Haventrain train
    3. Take the bus from Church St @ George St to Boston Post Rd @ Meigs Avebus bus 201
    7h 59m
    $41–113

Albany to Madison by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Madison, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Madison via Springfield and New Haven in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston Post Rd @ Meigs Ave via Springfield Union Station, New Haven Bus Stop, Union Ave @ Union Station, Church St @ Chapel St, and Church St @ George St in around 6h 9m.

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