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

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There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 14m
    $80–240

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0171
    6h 20m
    $45–85

  3. Drive 282.9 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Albanycar car 282.9 mi
    5h 12m
    $52–75

  4. Fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BUF - ALB
    5h 35m
    $120–732

  5. Bus via Ithaca (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus FlixBus 2691
    9h 10m
    $56–98

  6. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 38m
    $139–729

  7. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 37m
    $115–482

  8. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane BUF - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    7h 17m
    $102–501

Buffalo to Albany by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 14m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NY twice daily. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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