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How to get fromCharlotte to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Stationby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Albany County Airport, line 905 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane CLT - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Avbus bus
    5h 2m
    $136–706

  2. Bus via New York

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus Adt A278 / ...
    17h 25m
    $132–295

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    16h 37m
    $239–490

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus FlixBus N2679 / ...
    17h 19m
    $137–226

  5. Drive 735 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Stationcar car 735 mi
    13h 41m
    $135–194

  6. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane CLT - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 27m
    $180–703

Charlotte to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration16h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 665.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 16h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station via New York Midtown and Albany Bus Terminal, NY in around 17h 19m.

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