What is the cheapest way to get from Elmont to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from Elmont to Albany is to bus via Albany, NY which costs $26 - $40 and takes 6h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elmont to Albany?

The fastest way to get from Elmont to Albany is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Elmont and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from Elmont to Albany. However, there are services departing from 227 St/113 Dr and arriving at Albany via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Elmont and Albany?

No, there is no direct train from Elmont to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Valley Stream and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Elmont to Albany?

The distance between Elmont and Albany is 163 miles. The road distance is 158.1 miles.

How do I travel from Elmont to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from Elmont to Albany without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $45 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Elmont to Albany?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Elmont to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elmont to Albany bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elmont to Albany train from?

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

Train or bus from Elmont to Albany?

The best way to get from Elmont to Albany is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Elmont to Albany bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elmont to Albany train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elmont to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmont to Albany is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Elmont to Albany.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 207+ hotels available in Albany.

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There are 5 ways to get from Elmont 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 / ...
4h 47m
$49–111
Bus via Albany, NY
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy to Madison Av/E 33 Stbus Qm68
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NYbus Nyc / ...
6h 20m
$27–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
4h 51m
$35–110
Drive 157.2 mi
1. Drive from Elmont to Albanycar 157.2 mi
2h 55m
$29–42
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Elmont Rd / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4h 25m
$80–560

Elmont to Albany by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 162.4 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Elmont, 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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