There are 6 ways to get from Iselin to Albany by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
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 / ...
3h 58m$46–636Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Metropark to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NYbus Nyc / ...
4h 35m$24–40Drive 157.2 mi
- Drive from Iselin to Albanycar 157.2 mi
2h 58m$29–42Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Metropark to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4h 47m$80–571Bus
- Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 112
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
5h 36m$39–134Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
4h 55m$107–1,233
Iselin to Albany by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iselin to Albany is to train and bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Iselin to Albany is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Iselin to Albany. However, there are services departing from Oak Tree Rd At Middlesex Ave and arriving at Albany via Broad St At Jersey St and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Iselin station to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Metropark Amtrak Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Iselin and Albany is 166 miles. The road distance is 158.1 miles.
The best way to get from Iselin to Albany without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $45 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Iselin to Albany, including transfers.
Iselin to Albany bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Broad St At Jersey St station.
Iselin to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Iselin to Albany is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $45 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $140 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Iselin, NJ, 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, you can take a bus from Oak Tree Rd At Middlesex Ave to Albany via Broad St At Jersey St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York in around 5h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
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
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Metropark to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–14
Train from Metropark to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $15–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Iselin to Albany bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Iselin to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iselin to Albany is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Iselin to Albany.
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