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

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to UAlbany by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    6h 15m
    $82–236

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracusebus bus Adt N809 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albanybus bus FlixBus 2691
    7h 19m
    $46–87

  3. Drive 279 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to UAlbanycar car 279 mi
    5h 4m
    $51–74

  4. Fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BUF - ALB
    5h 49m
    $118–730

  5. 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 Albanybus bus
    8h 1m
    $104–520

  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
    7h 43m
    $141–731

  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
    7h 40m
    $117–484

Buffalo to UAlbany by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and UAlbany, 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, you can take a bus from Buffalo to UAlbany via Syracuse Bus Station and Albany in around 7h 19m.

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