There are 5 ways to get from Columbia University to Albany - Rensselaer by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 54m$38–88Drive 142.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to Albany - Rensselaercar 142.2 mi
2h 37m$26–38Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A524 / ...
5h 17m$29–117Bus, fly, line 905 bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
- Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Avbus
4h 36m$87–611Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Albanytrain VIA Rail
4h 2m$38–183
Columbia University to Albany - Rensselaer by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Albany - Rensselaer is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Albany - Rensselaer is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Albany - Rensselaer. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Albany via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Albany - Rensselaer 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.
The distance between Columbia University and Albany - Rensselaer is 147 miles. The road distance is 143 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Albany - Rensselaer without a car is to train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station which takes 3h 54m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Columbia University to Albany - Rensselaer, including transfers.
Columbia University to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
Columbia University to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Albany - Rensselaer is to train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station which takes 3h 54m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $120 and takes 5h 17m.
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 $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from New York to Albany hourly. Tickets cost $29–110 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Megabus also services this route hourly.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Columbia University to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Columbia University to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Albany - Rensselaer is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Columbia University to Albany - Rensselaer.
There are 212+ hotels available in Albany - Rensselaer.