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How to get fromColumbia University to Albany - Rensselaerby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    3h 54m
    $48–98

  2. Bus via New York, NY

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to W 31 St/6 Avbus bus M5
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus bus Nyc
    5h 13m
    $23–57

  3. Drive 142.2 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia University to Albany - Rensselaercar car 142.2 mi
    2h 37m
    $26–38

  4. Bus, fly, line 905 bus

    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    3. Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Avbus bus
    4h 34m
    $72–511

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus Adt A278 / ...
    5h 14m
    $32–107

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

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Albany-Rensselaer via Riverside Dr/W 119 St, W 31 St/6 Av, and New York, NY in around 5h 13m.

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