There are 5 ways to get from Albany to Old Lyme by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Hartfordbus
- Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus 921
6h 31m$18–61Train via New York (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 53m$73–161Drive 136.8 mi
- Drive from Albany to Old Lymecar 136.8 mi
3h 7m$25–37Train
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain
- Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 6m$56–113Bus via SUNY Collins Circle
- Take the bus from Albany to Springfield Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Hartfordbus
- Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook Trans Cntrbus 921
8h 13m$20–44
Albany to Old Lyme by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany to Old Lyme is to bus which costs $18 - $65 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Albany to Old Lyme is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Old Lyme. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at Lyme St & Library Ln via Springfield, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Old Lyme station. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Albany and Old Lyme is 157 miles. The road distance is 137.6 miles.
The best way to get from Albany to Old Lyme without a car is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $18 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Albany to Old Lyme, including transfers.
Albany to Old Lyme bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Albany to Old Lyme train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany to Old Lyme is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $18 - $65. Alternatively, you can train via New York, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Old Lyme, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Lyme St & Library Ln via Springfield Union Station, Springfield, Hartford, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Old Saybrook RR Stn, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Old Lyme Town Hall via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 6h 53m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- shorelineeast.com
Train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- shorelineeast.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield to Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield to Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $5–6
Bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook Trans Cntr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $5–6
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More Questions & Answers
Albany to Old Lyme bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Albany to Old Lyme train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Old Lyme is 138 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Albany to Old Lyme.
There are 118+ hotels available in Old Lyme.














