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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Albanyby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Albany by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Albany County Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane GRR - ALB
    7h 32m
    $148–808

  2. Drive 659.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Albanycar car 659.9 mi
    11h 36m
    $121–174

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    19h 40m
    $129–250

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    21h 31m
    $305–665

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    8h 51m
    $194–877

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORD - ALB
    9h 16m
    $171–724

  7. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane DTW - ALB
    7h 55m
    $137–770

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane GRR - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 55m
    $167–805

  9. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane GRR - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 48m
    $134–537

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Albanytrain train
    22h 32m
    $176–400

Grand Rapids to Albany by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station in around 19h 40m.

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