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

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Newark is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Albany to Newark is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and Newark?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Newark. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at New York Midtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Albany and Newark?

No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Newark station. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Albany to Newark?

The distance between Albany and Newark is 152 miles. The road distance is 146.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Albany to Newark without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $45 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Albany to Newark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany to Newark bus from?

Albany to Newark bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.

Where do I catch the Albany to Newark train from?

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

Train or bus from Albany to Newark?

The best way to get from Albany to Newark is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $45 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via New York Midtown, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Albany to Newark bus arrive?

Albany to Newark bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Albany to Newark train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Albany to Newark?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Newark is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Albany to Newark.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Newark?

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

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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 / ...
3h 1m
$47–643
Drive 145.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Albany to Newarkcar 145.6 mi
2h 39m
$27–39
Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
3h 26m
$29–55
Line 905 bus, fly, 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 train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
4h 13m
$84–620
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwybus 108
3h 47m
$37–124

Albany to Newark by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 150.9 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Newark, NJ, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtown every 3 hours. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 3h.

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