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

The cheapest way to get from California to Albany is to bus and BART which costs $55 - $85 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Albany is to drive which takes 6h 17m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between California and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Albany. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between California and Albany?

No, there is no direct train from California to Albany. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at El Cerrito Plaza via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.

How far is it from California to Albany?

The distance between California and Albany is 397 miles. The road distance is 378.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Albany without a car is to bus which takes 8h 8m and costs $60 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from California to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Albany bus from?

California to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Albany train from?

California to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Albany?

The best way to get from California to Albany is to bus which takes 8h 8m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 11h 57m.

Where does the California to Albany bus arrive?

California to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the California to Albany train arrive?

California to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from California to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Albany is 378 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from California to Albany.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 766+ hotels available in Albany.

California to Albany - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and BART

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There are 4 ways to get from California to Albany by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
8h 8m
$60–114
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus Guadalajara
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to North Berkeleysubway Orange-N
11h 35m
$59–83
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
11h 57m
$151–308
Drive 375.9 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Albanycar 375.9 mi
6h 17m
$69–100

California to Albany by bus and subway

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8h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 394.8 mi
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between California, USA and Albany, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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