What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Albany is to bus via Albany, NY which costs $24 - $35 and takes 4h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia University to Albany?

The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Albany is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia University and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Albany. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Albany via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia University and Albany?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Albany station. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Columbia University to Albany?

The distance between Columbia University and Albany is 147 miles. The road distance is 143 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia University to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia University to Albany without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $40 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Columbia University to Albany?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Columbia University to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia University to Albany bus from?

Columbia University to Albany bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.

Where do I catch the Columbia University to Albany train from?

Columbia University to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Columbia University to Albany?

The best way to get from Columbia University to Albany is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Columbia University to Albany bus arrive?

Columbia University to Albany bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.

Where does the Columbia University to Albany train arrive?

Columbia University to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Columbia University to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Albany is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Columbia University to Albany.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 177+ hotels available in Albany.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 54m
$43–98
Bus via Albany, NY
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to W 31 St/6 Avbus M5
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NYbus Nyc / ...
4h 47m
$24–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
4h 15m
$32–103
Drive 142.2 mi
1. Drive from Columbia University to Albanycar 142.2 mi
2h 36m
$26–38
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4h
$77–561

Columbia University to Albany by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 146.1 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from New York to Albany every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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