What is the cheapest way to get from Albany to New York (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Albany to New York (State) is to bus which costs $24 - $29 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albany to New York (State)?

The fastest way to get from Albany to New York (State) is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $45 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and New York (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany to New York (State). However, there are services departing from Albany, NY and arriving at New York, NY - Midtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Albany and New York (State)?

No, there is no direct train from Albany station to New York (State). However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Christopher St-Stonewall via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Albany to New York (State)?

The distance between Albany and New York (State) is 143 miles. The road distance is 147.8 miles.

How do I travel from Albany to New York (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Albany to New York (State) without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $45 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Albany to New York (State)?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Albany to New York (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany to New York (State) bus from?

Albany to New York (State) bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Albany, NY station.

Where do I catch the Albany to New York (State) train from?

Albany to New York (State) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Albany to New York (State)?

The best way to get from Albany to New York (State) is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $29 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Albany to New York (State) bus arrive?

Albany to New York (State) bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.

Where does the Albany to New York (State) train arrive?

Albany to New York (State) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Albany to New York (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to New York (State) is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Albany to New York (State).

Where can I stay near New York (State)?

There are 3394+ hotels available in New York (State).

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There are 5 ways to get from Albany to New York (State) by train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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 40m
$47–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
2h 45m
$24–29
Drive 146.9 mi
1. Drive from Albany to New Yorkcar 146.9 mi
2h 49m
$27–39
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 W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway
3h 51m
$82–606
Bus via Albany
1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
2h 53m
$33–103

Albany to New York (State) by train and subway (Amtrak)

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Distance: 142.5 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and New York (State), USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Fox Bus operates a bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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