There are 6 ways to get from Hackensack to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 1m$35–105Drive 133.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hackensack to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Stationcar 133.1 mi
2h 26m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
5h 22m$37–124Bus, train
- Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 144 / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 1m$36–104Bus, train via State St At Banta Pl
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 45m$38–109Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A524 / ...
5h 25m$34–134
Hackensack to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Hackensack to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Hackensack to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station. However, there are services departing from State St At Banta Pl and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Secaucus Upper Level and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Hackensack and Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station is 156 miles. The road distance is 133.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $30 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Hackensack to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station, including transfers.
Hackensack to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from State St At Banta Pl station.
Hackensack to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $30 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $130 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–85 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St At Banta Pl to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Albany Bus Terminal, NY in around 5h 22m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
Bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–19
Bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
Bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Hackensack to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hackensack to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hackensack to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Hackensack to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
There are 212+ hotels available in Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station.






