Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York, NY and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station?

No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

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Grand Central Terminal to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station

Q: What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station is to bus which costs $20 - $50 and takes 3h 24m.

Q: What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $26 - $40.

Q: How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station is 171 miles. The road distance is 147.2 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station without a car is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $20 - $50.

Q: How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station?

The bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaer takes 2h 59m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Q: Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station train from?

Grand Central Terminal to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Q: Train or bus from Grand Central Terminal to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $20 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $190 and takes 3h 26m.

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus Nyc
3h 24m
$20–50
Train
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Croton-Harmontrain Hudson
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 26m
$40–187
Drive 146.4 mi
1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Stationcar 146.4 mi
2h 44m
$27–39
Train, fly, line 905 bus
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Flushing Main Streettrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
3. Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Avbus
4h 35m
$82–570
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
3h 31m
$29–100

Grand Central Terminal to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station by foot and train

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Distance: 170.3 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station, NY, USA?

Megabus operates a bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaer every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–50 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Grand Central Terminal and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 3h 26m.

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