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How to get fromBoston to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Stationby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0270 / ...
    3h 49m
    $27–55

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    5h 20m
    $65–130

  3. Drive 165 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Stationcar car 165 mi
    3h
    $31–44

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BOS - ALB
    5h 14m
    $79–460

  5. Bus via SUNY Collins Circle

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Albanybus bus FlixBus 2691
    4h 57m
    $31–48

Boston to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station, NY, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY 3 times a day. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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