Is there a direct bus between Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Albany - Rensselaer and arriving at New York. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Grand Central Terminal?

No, there is no direct train from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station station to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Grand Central Terminal via Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

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Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Grand Central Terminal

Q: What is the cheapest way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Grand Central Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Grand Central Terminal is to bus via New York, NY which costs $20 - $50 and takes 3h 10m.

Q: What is the fastest way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Grand Central Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $26 - $40.

Q: How far is it from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Grand Central Terminal?

The distance between Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Grand Central Terminal is 171 miles. The road distance is 148.3 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Grand Central Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $29 - $100.

Q: How long does it take to get from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Grand Central Terminal?

The bus from Albany - Rensselaer to New York takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Q: Where do I catch the Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Grand Central Terminal train from?

Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Q: Train or bus from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Grand Central Terminal?

The best way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Grand Central Terminal is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $29 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $190 and takes 2h 59m.

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There are 5 ways to get from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Grand Central Terminal by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Albany - Rensselaer to New Yorkbus Adt A287 / ...
2h 50m
$29–100
Bus via New York, NY
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albany-Rensselaer to New York, NYbus Albany
3h 10m
$20–50
Train
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
2h 59m
$40–188
Drive 147.5 mi
1. Drive from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Grand Central Terminalcar 147.5 mi
2h 46m
$27–39
Line 905 bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza 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 Grand Central Terminaltrain
4h 26m
$82–610

Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Grand Central Terminal by bus and foot

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Distance: 170 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

Trailways operates a bus from Albany - Rensselaer to New York every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–100 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Grand Central Terminal via Croton-Harmon and Grand Central Terminal in around 2h 59m.

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