There are 8 ways to get from Jamaica to Albany Airport (ALB) by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or train
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Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Junction Blvd/Queens Blvd to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
3h 9m$76–561Bus via New York, NY - Chinatown
cheapest- Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Albany, NY - 1245 Central Avebus Nyc / ...
5h 49m$28–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 26m$46–107Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Jamaica to Albany-ALB162.3 mi
3h 7mDrive 162.3 mi
- Drive from Jamaica to Albany Airport (ALB)car 162.3 mi
3h 7m$30–43Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
4h 58m$113–1,262Train, line 114 bus
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Albanytrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from East St & Herrick St to Crossgates Mall Stationbus 114
5h 53m$44–203Bus
- Take the bus from Queens Vil, Ny to Albany Sunybus 412 / ...
6h 40m$35–111
Jamaica to Albany Airport (ALB) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jamaica to Albany Airport (ALB) is to bus via New York, NY - Chinatown which costs $27 - $45 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Jamaica to Albany Airport (ALB) is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Jamaica to Albany Airport (ALB). However, there are services departing from New York, NY - Chinatown and arriving at Albany International Airport via Central Ave & Frederick Ave and Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Jamaica to Albany Airport (ALB) station. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Jamaica and Albany Airport (ALB) is 145 miles. The road distance is 163.3 miles.
The best way to get from Jamaica to Albany Airport (ALB) without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Jamaica to Albany Airport (ALB), including transfers.
Jamaica to Albany Airport (ALB) bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from New York, NY - Chinatown station.
Jamaica to Albany Airport (ALB) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Jamaica to Albany Airport (ALB) is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, NY - Chinatown, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Jamaica, NY, USA and Albany Airport (ALB), 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, Fox Bus operates a bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Albany, NY - 1245 Central Ave every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Capital Bus Tour also services this route 5 times a day.
- 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–110
- Business
- $70–180
- Business Plus
- $80–190
- Economy
- $40–120
- Economy Plus
- $45–120
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Junction Blvd/Queens Blvd to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- [email protected]
- Website
- Capital Bus
Bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Albany, NY - 1245 Central Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- Capital Bus
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Queens Vil, Ny to Albany Suny
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Jamaica to Albany-ALB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Jamaica to Albany Airport (ALB) bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at Albany, NY - 1245 Central Ave station.
Jamaica to Albany Airport (ALB) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica to Albany Airport (ALB) is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Jamaica to Albany Airport (ALB).
There are 177+ hotels available in Albany Airport (ALB).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Jamaica and Albany Airport (ALB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















