What is the cheapest way to get from Albany to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Manhattan is to bus which costs $26 - $45 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albany to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Albany to Manhattan is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $45 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Albany and arriving at New York. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Albany and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Albany to Manhattan?

The distance between Albany and Manhattan is 142 miles. The road distance is 144.8 miles.

How do I travel from Albany to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Albany to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $45 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Albany to Manhattan?

The train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station takes 2h 31m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Albany to Manhattan bus from?

Albany to Manhattan bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.

Where do I catch the Albany to Manhattan train from?

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

Train or bus from Albany to Manhattan?

The best way to get from Albany to Manhattan is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Albany to Manhattan bus arrive?

Albany to Manhattan bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Albany to Manhattan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Albany to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Manhattan is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Albany to Manhattan.

How do I get a train ticket from Albany to Manhattan?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Albany to Manhattan?

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Albany to Manhattan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 905 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Albany to Manhattan by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, 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 / ...
2h 31m
$45–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
2h 45m
$26–45
Drive 143.9 mi
1. Drive from Albany to Manhattancar 143.9 mi
2h 43m
$27–38
Line 905 bus, fly, subway
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 Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
3. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway
3h 46m
$82–606

Albany to Manhattan by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 141 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Manhattan, 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. Flixbus USA also services this route every 3 hours.

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