There are 5 ways to get from Erie to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Erie Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 29m$120–260Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus Greyhound US0170
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
9h 15m$54–127Drive 370.1 mi
- Drive from Erie to Albanycar 370.1 mi
6h 46m$68–98Fly from Erie International Airport
- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ERI - ALB
7h 47m$156–756Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BUF - ALB
8h 11m$128–774
Erie to Albany by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Albany is to bus which costs $50 - $130 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Albany is to drive which takes 6h 46m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Albany. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erie Station station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Erie and Albany is 384 miles. The road distance is 372.3 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Albany without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs $120 - $260.
The train from Erie Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station takes 7h 29m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Erie to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Albany is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 9h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $800 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Albany, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Erie Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Buffalo in around 9h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Albany County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Erie International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Erie to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Erie to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Albany is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Erie to Albany.
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