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

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Methuen is to bus via Amherst which costs $28 - $55 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Albany to Methuen is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and Methuen?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Methuen. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket via Boston and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Albany and Methuen?

No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Methuen. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Lawrence via Back Bay and Malden Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Albany to Methuen?

The distance between Albany and Methuen is 210 miles. The road distance is 181 miles.

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

The best way to get from Albany to Methuen without a car is to bus which takes 6h 7m and costs $30 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Albany to Methuen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany to Methuen bus from?

Albany to Methuen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.

Where do I catch the Albany to Methuen train from?

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

Train or bus from Albany to Methuen?

The best way to get from Albany to Methuen is to bus which takes 6h 7m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Albany to Methuen bus arrive?

Albany to Methuen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Albany to Methuen train arrive?

Albany to Methuen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Albany to Methuen?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Methuen is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Albany to Methuen.

Where can I stay near Methuen?

There are 55+ hotels available in Methuen.

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There are 4 ways to get from Albany to Methuen by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
2. Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
6h 7m
$31–59
Bus via Amherst
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
2. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
6h 54m
$29–52
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 7m
$70–143
Drive 179.9 mi
1. Drive from Albany to Methuencar 179.9 mi
3h 17m
$33–48

Albany to Methuen by bus

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6h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 208.5 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Methuen, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket via Boston, Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 57m.

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