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

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Merrick is to bus and train which costs $29 - $45 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Albany to Merrick is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct train between Albany and Merrick?

No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Merrick. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Merrick via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Albany to Merrick?

The distance between Albany and Merrick is 168 miles. The road distance is 166.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Albany to Merrick without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $50 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Albany to Merrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany to Merrick train from?

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

Where does the Albany to Merrick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Albany to Merrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Merrick is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Albany to Merrick.

Where can I stay near Merrick?

There are 210+ hotels available in Merrick.

Albany to Merrick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 905 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Albany to Merrick by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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Train
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 New York Penn Station to Merricktrain Babylon Branch
3h 48m
$54–109
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Merricktrain Babylon Branch
4h 2m
$29–43
Drive 165.7 mi
1. Drive from Albany to Merrickcar 165.7 mi
3h 12m
$31–44
Line 905 bus, fly, subway, train
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 Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway
4. Take the train from Jamaica to Merricktrain
4h 22m
$82–568
Bus, train via Albany
1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Merricktrain Babylon Branch
4h 14m
$38–117

Albany to Merrick by train

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3h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167.1 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Merrick, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Merrick via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 3h 48m.

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