There are 5 ways to get from Harlem to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Croton-Harmontrain Hudson
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 15m$39–186Drive 142.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harlem to Albanycar 142.7 mi
2h 37m$26–38Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
4h 3m$32–103Bus, fly
- Take the bus from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
3h 45m$77–561Bus via Malcolm X Blvd/W 125 St
- Take the bus from Malcolm X Blvd/W 125 St to 7 Av/W 41 Stbus M7
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
4h 29m$32–107
Harlem to Albany by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harlem to Albany is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Harlem to Albany is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Harlem to Albany. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Albany via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Harlem to Albany station. However, there are services departing from 125th Street - Harlem and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Harlem and Albany is 138 miles. The road distance is 143.5 miles.
The best way to get from Harlem to Albany without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $35 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Harlem to Albany, including transfers.
Harlem to Albany bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
Harlem to Albany train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from 125th Street - Harlem station.
The best way to get from Harlem to Albany is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $35 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Harlem, NY, USA and Albany, NY, USA?
You can take a train from 125th Street - Harlem to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from New York to Albany every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Croton-Harmon
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $29–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–100
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Malcolm X Blvd/W 125 St to 7 Av/W 41 St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Harlem to Albany bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Harlem to Albany train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Croton-Harmon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harlem to Albany is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Harlem to Albany.
There are 177+ hotels available in Albany.