There are 4 ways to get from Fargo to Albany by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane FAR - ALB
6h 39m$306–1,318Drive 1,448.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fargo to Albanycar 1,448.9 mi
24h 32m$265–382Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
30h 39m$470–982Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
36h$288–501
Fargo to Albany by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Albany is to drive which costs $260 - $390 and takes 24h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Albany is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $300 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Fargo to Albany. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h.
No, there is no direct train from Fargo station to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Fargo Amtrak Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 39m.
The distance between Fargo and Albany is 1181 miles. The road distance is 1457.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to Albany without a car is to train which takes 30h 39m and costs $470 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Fargo to Albany, including transfers.
Fargo to Albany bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
Fargo to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fargo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fargo to Albany is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $300 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $470 - $1,000 and takes 30h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $280 - $500 and takes 36h.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Albany, NY, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 30h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Hector International Airport to Albany County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–1,900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Hector International Airport to Albany County Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Albany County Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,700
Flights from Hector International Airport to Albany County Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–440
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $260–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Fargo to Albany bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Albany is 1h ahead of Fargo. It is currently 12:28 PM in Fargo and 1:28 PM in Albany.
Fargo to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Albany is 1457 miles. It takes approximately 24h 32m to drive from Fargo to Albany.
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