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How to get fromEast Rutherford to Albanyby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from East Rutherford to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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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 56m
    $50–114

  2. Drive 137 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Rutherford to Albanycar car 137 mi
    2h 29m
    $25–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 160 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0200 / ...
    3h 58m
    $36–121

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    4h 14m
    $79–528

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 160 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    4h 2m
    $52–116

  6. Bus via Albany

    1. Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 160 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus Adt A278 / ...
    4h 10m
    $36–121

East Rutherford to Albany by train (Amtrak)

Calendar92Weekly Trains
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between East Rutherford, NJ, 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 $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 58m.

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