What is the cheapest way to get from Albany to Upper Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Upper Manhattan is to bus via Albany, NY which costs $24 - $35 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albany to Upper Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Albany to Upper Manhattan is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and Upper Manhattan?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Upper Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Albany and arriving at New York via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Albany and Upper Manhattan?

No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Upper Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at 125th Street - Harlem via Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Albany to Upper Manhattan?

The distance between Albany and Upper Manhattan is 138 miles. The road distance is 142.8 miles.

How do I travel from Albany to Upper Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Albany to Upper Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $35 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Albany to Upper Manhattan?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Albany to Upper Manhattan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany to Upper Manhattan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Albany to Upper Manhattan train from?

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

Train or bus from Albany to Upper Manhattan?

The best way to get from Albany to Upper Manhattan is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $35 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Albany to Upper Manhattan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Albany to Upper Manhattan train arrive?

Albany to Upper Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Albany to Upper Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Upper Manhattan is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Albany to Upper Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Upper Manhattan?

There are 3394+ hotels available in Upper Manhattan.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain Hudson
2h 45m
$40–189
Bus via Albany, NY
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Adam C Powell Blvd/W 125 Stbus M2
3h 43m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
3h 4m
$33–103
Drive 141.9 mi
1. Drive from Albany to Upper Manhattancar 141.9 mi
2h 39m
$26–38
Line 905 bus, fly
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
3h 52m
$82–612

Albany to Upper Manhattan by train

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Distance: 137.2 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Upper Manhattan, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to 125th Street - Harlem via Croton-Harmon in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Albany to New York every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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