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How to get fromAlbany to New York Harborby train, ferry, unknown, bus, plane, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Albany to New York Harbor by train, ferry, unknown, bus, plane, or subway

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  1. Train, ferry, travel (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Liberty Island to New York Harborunknown unknown
    3h 40m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel via New York, NY

    1. Take the bus from Albany-Rensselaer to New York, NYbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Liberty Island to New York Harborunknown unknown
    3h 53m

  3. Fly, subway, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ALB - LGA
    2. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Whitehall St-South Ferrysubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Liberty Island to New York Harborunknown unknown
    5h 4m

  4. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Liberty Island to New York Harborunknown unknown
    4h 29m

Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and New York Harbor, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Albany to New York Harbor. However, you can take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, take the line 1 subway to South Ferry, walk to Battery Park, take the ferry to Liberty Island, then travel to New York Harbor. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany-Rensselaer to New York Harbor via New York, NY, 28 St, South Ferry, Battery Park, and Liberty Island in around 3h 53m.

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