What is the cheapest way to get from Albany to Staten Island?

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Staten Island is to bus which costs $24 - $35 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Albany to Staten Island?

The fastest way to get from Albany to Staten Island is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and Staten Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Staten Island. However, there are services departing from Albany, NY and arriving at Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St via 5 Av/W 32 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Albany and Staten Island?

No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Staten Island. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Rector St via 28 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Albany to Staten Island?

The distance between Albany and Staten Island is 163 miles. The road distance is 159.7 miles.

How do I travel from Albany to Staten Island without a car?

The best way to get from Albany to Staten Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $50 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Albany to Staten Island?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Albany to Staten Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany to Staten Island bus from?

Albany to Staten Island bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Albany, NY station.

Where do I catch the Albany to Staten Island train from?

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

Train or bus from Albany to Staten Island?

The best way to get from Albany to Staten Island is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $35 and takes 4h.

Where does the Albany to Staten Island bus arrive?

Albany to Staten Island bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.

Where does the Albany to Staten Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Albany to Staten Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Staten Island is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Albany to Staten Island.

Where can I stay near Staten Island?

There are 973+ hotels available in Staten Island.

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There are 5 ways to get from Albany to Staten Island 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 / ...
3h 39m
$51–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
2. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 32 St to Hylan Blvd/Buffalo Stbus Sim1c
4h
$24–34
Drive 158.8 mi
1. Drive from Albany to Staten Islandcar 158.8 mi
3h 8m
$29–42
Line 905 bus, fly, subway, bus
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 Rector Stsubway
4. Take the bus from Broadway/Rector St to Hylan Blvd/Montreal Avbus
4h 57m
$84–614
Bus via Eltingville/Transit Center
1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
2. Take the bus from West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue to Eltingville/Transit Centerbus Sim8 / ...
4h 11m
$33–108

Albany to Staten Island by train, foot, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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3h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 162.2 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Staten Island, NY, 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, you can take a bus from Albany, NY to Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St via New York, NY - Midtown and 5 Av/W 32 St in around 4h.

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