There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Burlington to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Ethan Allen Express
4h 45m$65–128Drive 146.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Colchester to Albanycar 146.3 mi
3h 34m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus 7
6h 30m$30–44Fly
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BTV - ALB
5h 5m$130–773
Colchester to Albany by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Albany is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Albany is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Albany. However, there are services departing from Creek Farm Plaza and arriving at Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal via Downtown Transit Center Burlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Burlington and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Colchester and Albany is 177 miles. The road distance is 147.2 miles.
The best way to get from Colchester to Albany without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Colchester to Albany, including transfers.
Colchester to Albany bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, depart from Downtown Transit Center Burlington station.
Colchester to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burlington station.
The best way to get from Colchester to Albany is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 6h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $800 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Colchester, VT, USA and Albany, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Burlington to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, Vermont Translines operates a bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $29–40 and the journey takes 4h 57m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Albany County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Burlington to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vermont Translines
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- Vermont Translines
- Book at
- Vermont Translines
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More Questions & Answers
Colchester to Albany bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, arrive at Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal station.
Colchester to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Albany is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Colchester to Albany.
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