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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Albanyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Albuquerque to Albany by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ABQ - ALB
    8h 9m
    $274–1,205

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    43h 33m
    $686–1,427

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    2d 2h
    $338–699

  4. Drive 2,050.2 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Albanycar car 2,050.2 mi
    33h 53m
    $375–541

  5. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SAF - ALB
    9h 13m
    $300–1,039

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    2d
    $592–1,162

Albuquerque to Albany by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration43h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$686Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,845.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 43h 33m.

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