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How to get fromBuffalo to Albanyby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Albany by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BUF - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Albanytaxi taxi
    6h 49m
    $192–648

  2. Drive 666.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buffalo to Albanycar car 666.5 mi
    11h 46m
    $122–176

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Naperville to Molinebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Moline to Albanytaxi taxi
    17h 10m

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Moline to Albanytaxi taxi
    18h 6m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    18h 50m
    $269–632

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 653.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Albany, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Buffalo to Albany. However, you can take the bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, walk to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), then take the taxi to Albany. Alternatively, you can take the train to Buffalo Depew Station, take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Naperville, walk to Naperville, take the bus to Moline, then take the taxi to Albany.

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