There are 7 ways to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Albany by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Albany County Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BOS - ALB
4h 40m$83–504Drive 169.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Albanycar 169.3 mi
3h 5m$31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0270 / ...
4h 45m$34–61Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 26m$69–139Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Boston-BOS to Albany169.3 mi
3h 5mFly to Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT)plane BOS - RUT
- Take the train from Rutland to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 16m$112–173Bus via SUNY Collins Circle (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to Albanybus FlixBus 2691
5h 49m$37–58
Boston Airport (BOS) to Albany by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Albany is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Albany is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston Airport (BOS) to Albany. However, there are services departing from Logan International Airport and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston Airport (BOS) to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Boston Airport (BOS) and Albany is 156 miles. The road distance is 170.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Albany without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Albany, including transfers.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Albany is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $80 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 45m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Boston Airport (BOS), USA and Albany, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rutland to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Boston Airport (BOS) to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston Airport (BOS) to Albany is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Albany.
There are 177+ hotels available in Albany.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Boston Airport (BOS) and Albany. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.