There are 4 ways to get from Elizabeth to Albany - Rensselaer by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 57m$33–97Drive 149.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elizabeth to Albany - Rensselaercar 149.3 mi
2h 51m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 112
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
5h 7m$38–127Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 112
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A524 / ...
5h 9m$35–137
Elizabeth to Albany - Rensselaer by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Albany - Rensselaer is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Albany - Rensselaer is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Albany - Rensselaer. However, there are services departing from Broad St At Jersey St and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Albany - Rensselaer station. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Elizabeth and Albany - Rensselaer is 157 miles. The road distance is 150.1 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Albany - Rensselaer without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $30 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Elizabeth to Albany - Rensselaer, including transfers.
Elizabeth to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Broad St At Jersey St station.
Elizabeth to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Albany - Rensselaer is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $30 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $130 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, 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 $30–85 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Albany - Rensselaer via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Albany Bus Terminal, NY in around 5h 7m.
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
- $30–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
Bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
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Booking & Getting There
Elizabeth to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Elizabeth to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Albany - Rensselaer is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Elizabeth to Albany - Rensselaer.
There are 212+ hotels available in Albany - Rensselaer.