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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chesapeake to Albany by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORF - ALB
    4h 40m
    $442–787

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadwaybus bus Hampton
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Albany, NYbus bus Schenectady / ...
    11h 44m
    $53–137

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    11h 56m
    $188–389

  4. Drive 484.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chesapeake to Albanycar car 484.6 mi
    9h 36m
    $89–128

  5. Bus via Virginia Beach (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2601
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus FlixBus N2679 / ...
    16h 24m
    $103–177

Chesapeake to Albany by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration11h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Albany, NY via Virginia Beach & Poplar Hall, Norfolk , and New York, NY - Chinatown in around 11h 44m.

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