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How to get fromBrookline to Albanyby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0270 / ...
    4h 41m
    $27–54

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    5h 13m
    $60–130

  3. Drive 163.3 mi

    1. Drive from Brookline to Albanycar car 163.3 mi
    3h
    $30–44

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BOS - ALB
    6h 2m
    $88–493

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
    2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus FlixBus 2693
    5h 30m
    $29–88

Brookline to Albany by bus

Calendar58Weekly Buses
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Brookline, MA, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 13m.

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