There are 4 ways to get from Amherst to Albany Airport (ALB) by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2693
4h 12m$18–28Drive 88.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Albany Airport (ALB)car 88.2 mi
2h 25m$17–24Bus, train
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus Ppb 6526 / ...
- Take the train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 9m$37–86Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Amherst to Albany-ALB88.2 mi
2h 25m
Amherst to Albany Airport (ALB) by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Albany Airport (ALB) is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Albany Airport (ALB) is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Albany Airport (ALB). However, there are services departing from Amherst Common and arriving at Albany International Airport via University of Massachusetts Amherst, Albany Bus Terminal and Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Amherst and Albany Airport (ALB) is 98 miles. The road distance is 88.7 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Albany Airport (ALB) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs $17 - $28.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Amherst to Albany Airport (ALB), including transfers.
Amherst to Albany Airport (ALB) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from University of Massachusetts Amherst station.
Amherst to Albany Airport (ALB) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Albany Airport (ALB) is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Amherst to Albany Airport (ALB).
There are 181+ hotels available in Albany Airport (ALB).
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Albany Airport (ALB), USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NY 5 times a week. Tickets cost $13–22 and the journey takes 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Amherst to Albany-ALB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Amherst and Albany Airport (ALB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.