There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Albany by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston - South Station to Conway, NHbus Boston / ...
3h 29m$43–56Drive 126.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Albanycar 126.8 mi
2h 38m$22–32Train, drive (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
- Drive from Saco Amtrak Station to Albanycar
3h 41m$65–100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Albany is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Albany is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Albany. However, there are services departing from Boston - South Station and arriving at Conway, NH via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Boston and Albany is 146 miles. The road distance is 127.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Albany without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Boston to Albany, including transfers.
Boston to Albany bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Boston - South Station.
Boston to Albany bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Conway, NH station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Albany is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Boston to Albany.
There are 327+ hotels available in Albany.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Albany, NH, USA?
Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Boston - South Station to Conway, NH twice daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston - South Station to Conway, NH
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
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