What is the cheapest way to get from Franklin Square to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from Franklin Square to Albany is to bus via Albany, NY which costs $26 - $40 and takes 6h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Franklin Square to Albany?

The fastest way to get from Franklin Square to Albany is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Franklin Square and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from Franklin Square to Albany. However, there are services departing from Pacific Av / Hempstead and arriving at Albany via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Franklin Square and Albany?

No, there is no direct train from Franklin Square to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Stewart Manor and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Jamaica and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Franklin Square to Albany?

The distance between Franklin Square and Albany is 160 miles. The road distance is 158.9 miles.

How do I travel from Franklin Square to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from Franklin Square to Albany without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $45 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Franklin Square to Albany?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Franklin Square to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Franklin Square to Albany bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Franklin Square to Albany train from?

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

Train or bus from Franklin Square to Albany?

The best way to get from Franklin Square to Albany is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Franklin Square to Albany bus arrive?

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

Where does the Franklin Square to Albany train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Franklin Square to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Franklin Square to Albany is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Franklin Square to Albany.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 185+ hotels available in Albany.

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There are 5 ways to get from Franklin Square 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 7m
$46–108
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 31m
$27–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
5h 20m
$35–106
Drive 158 mi
1. Drive from Franklin Square to Albanycar 158 mi
2h 57m
$29–42
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4h 36m
$80–560

Franklin Square to Albany by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 159.4 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Franklin Square, 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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