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

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Plainfield is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Albany to Plainfield is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and Plainfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Albany and arriving at E Front St At Terrill Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Albany and Plainfield?

No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Netherwood via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Albany to Plainfield?

The distance between Albany and Plainfield is 167 miles. The road distance is 157.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Albany to Plainfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $45 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Albany to Plainfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany to Plainfield bus from?

Albany to Plainfield bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.

Where do I catch the Albany to Plainfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Albany to Plainfield?

The best way to get from Albany to Plainfield is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $130 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Albany to Plainfield bus arrive?

Albany to Plainfield bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Albany to Plainfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Albany to Plainfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Plainfield is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Albany to Plainfield.

Where can I stay near Plainfield?

There are 596+ hotels available in Plainfield.

Albany to Plainfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 905 bus

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

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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 / ...
4h 6m
$48–655
Drive 156.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Albany to Plainfieldcar 156.8 mi
3h 1m
$29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to E Front St At Terrill Rdbus 113 / ...
4h 8m
$39–129
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
5. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain
5h 18m
$86–632
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to E Front St At Terrill Rdbus 113 / ...
4h 35m
$35–72

Albany to Plainfield by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 166 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Plainfield, NJ, 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, you can take a bus from Albany to E Front St At Terrill Rd via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 8m.

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