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

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There are 12 ways to get from California to Albany by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Albany County Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SMF - ALB
    8h 58m
    $306–1,207

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 52m
    $247–877

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 12h
    $971–2,015

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    2d 21h
    $468–943

  5. Drive 2,806.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Albanycar car 2,806.7 mi
    45h 20m
    $513–740

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SAN - ALB
    9h 7m
    $656–1,309

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGB - ALB
    9h 19m
    $295–1,205

  8. Fly Oakland International Airport to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane OAK - ALB
    9h 23m
    $309–1,210

  9. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SJC - ALB
    9h 26m
    $290–1,110

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LAX - ALB
    9h 25m
    $512–1,417

  11. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 55m
    $253–786

  12. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    2d 17h
    $877–1,750

California to Albany by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$971Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,506 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 12h.

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