There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Albany Airport (ALB) by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BOS - ALB
3h 40m$75–480Drive 173.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Albany Airport (ALB)car 173.6 mi
3h 8m$32–46Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to Albanybus FlixBus 2691
4h 58m$33–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 19m$69–136Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Boston to Albany-ALB173.6 mi
3h 8mBus via Framingham (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Framingham to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0270s
6h 54m$33–64
Boston to Albany Airport (ALB) by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Albany Airport (ALB) is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Albany Airport (ALB) is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Albany Airport (ALB). However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Albany International Airport via SUNY Collins Circle and Crossgates Mall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Albany Airport (ALB) station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Boston and Albany Airport (ALB) is 145 miles. The road distance is 174.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Albany Airport (ALB) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Albany County Airport (ALB), including transfers and time at the airport.
Boston to Albany Airport (ALB) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Albany Airport (ALB) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Albany Airport (ALB) is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $75 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 58m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Albany Airport (ALB), USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to Albany 3 times a week. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- 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
- $75–480
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Framingham to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Boston Logan Airport Airport to Albany County Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 40m and has one stopover.
Boston to Albany Airport (ALB) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Albany station.
Boston to Albany Airport (ALB) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Albany Airport (ALB) is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Boston to Albany Airport (ALB).
Delta, United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Boston Logan Airport Airport to Albany County Airport Airport.
There are 211+ hotels available in Albany Airport (ALB).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Boston and Albany Airport (ALB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.