What is the cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Albany is to bus via Avenue H / E 32 St which costs $24 - $35 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Albany?

The fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Albany is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from Brooklyn to Albany. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Albany via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Brooklyn and Albany?

No, there is no direct train from Brooklyn to Albany 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 4h 3m.

How far is it from Brooklyn to Albany?

The distance between Brooklyn and Albany is 151 miles. The road distance is 155.3 miles.

How do I travel from Brooklyn to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from Brooklyn to Albany without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $45 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Brooklyn to Albany?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Brooklyn to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brooklyn to Albany bus from?

Brooklyn to Albany bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.

Where do I catch the Brooklyn to Albany train from?

Brooklyn to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Brooklyn to Albany?

The best way to get from Brooklyn to Albany is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Brooklyn to Albany bus arrive?

Brooklyn to Albany bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.

Where does the Brooklyn to Albany train arrive?

Brooklyn to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Brooklyn to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Brooklyn to Albany is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Brooklyn to Albany.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 177+ hotels available in Albany.

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There are 5 ways to get from Brooklyn to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 3m
$48–98
Bus via Avenue H / E 32 St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Avenue H / E 32 St to Madison Av / E 34 Stbus Bm2
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NYbus Nyc / ...
4h 44m
$24–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
4h 27m
$32–103
Drive 154.4 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Albanycar 154.4 mi
2h 59m
$29–41
Line 5 subway, fly
1. Take the subway from Church Av to 125th Streetsubway
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4h 30m
$80–565

Brooklyn to Albany by subway and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 150.3 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

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. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from New York to Albany every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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