There are 7 ways to get from Brooklyn to Albany Airport (ALB) by subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or train
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Line 5 subway to Laguardia Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Church Av to 125th Streetsubway
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
3h 29m$76–561Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from New York, NY to Albanybus Nyc
6h 6m$27–62Bus via Albany Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
5h 34m$36–107Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 43m$49–101Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brooklyn to Albany-ALB161.9 mi
3h 14mDrive 161.9 mi
- Drive from Brooklyn to Albany Airport (ALB)car 161.9 mi
3h 14m$30–43Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
5h 15m$116–1,256
Brooklyn to Albany Airport (ALB) by subway, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Albany Airport (ALB) is to bus which costs $26 - $65 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Albany Airport (ALB) is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Brooklyn to Albany Airport (ALB). However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Albany International Airport via Albany Bus Terminal and Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Brooklyn to Albany Airport (ALB) station. However, there are services departing from Church Av and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Brooklyn and Albany Airport (ALB) is 158 miles. The road distance is 162.9 miles.
The best way to get from Brooklyn to Albany Airport (ALB) without a car is to bus via Albany Bus Terminal which takes 5h 34m and costs $35 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Brooklyn to Albany Airport (ALB), including transfers.
Brooklyn to Albany Airport (ALB) bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
Brooklyn to Albany Airport (ALB) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Brooklyn to Albany Airport (ALB) is to bus via Albany Bus Terminal which takes 5h 34m and costs $35 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Albany Airport (ALB), USA?
Trailways operates a bus from New York to Albany every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Church Av to 125th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from New York, NY to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brooklyn to Albany-ALB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Brooklyn to Albany Airport (ALB) bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Brooklyn to Albany Airport (ALB) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brooklyn to Albany Airport (ALB) is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Brooklyn to Albany Airport (ALB).
There are 177+ hotels available in Albany Airport (ALB).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brooklyn and Albany Airport (ALB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.