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

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Waterbury is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Albany to Waterbury is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and Waterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at Meadow St @ Waterbury RR Stn via Springfield, Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal and Main St @ Atheneum Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Albany and Waterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Meriden via Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Albany to Waterbury?

The distance between Albany and Waterbury is 144 miles. The road distance is 92.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Albany to Waterbury without a car is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $19 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Albany to Waterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany to Waterbury bus from?

Albany to Waterbury bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.

Where do I catch the Albany to Waterbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Albany to Waterbury?

The best way to get from Albany to Waterbury is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $19 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Albany to Waterbury bus arrive?

Albany to Waterbury bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.

Where does the Albany to Waterbury train arrive?

Albany to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.

Can I drive from Albany to Waterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Waterbury is 93 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Albany to Waterbury.

Where can I stay near Waterbury?

There are 98+ hotels available in Waterbury.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Springfield to Hartfordbus
3. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Meadow St @ Waterbury RR Stnbus 928
5h 11m
$19–64
Drive 92.3 mi
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1. Drive from Albany to Waterburycar 92.3 mi
2h 23m
$17–25
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from Springfield to Meridentrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
5h 17m
$45–99
Train via New York
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
6h 17m
$73–150
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Albany to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus 2691
2. Take the train from Springfield to Meridentrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
6h 19m
$28–56

Albany to Waterbury by bus

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Distance: 142.8 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Waterbury, CT, USA?

You can take a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Meadow St @ Waterbury RR Stn via Springfield Union Station, Springfield, Hartford, Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal, Main St @ Asylum St, and Main St @ Atheneum Sq in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to E Main St @ Phoenix St via Springfield, Meriden, and State St @ Meriden Transit Center in around 5h 17m.

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