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How to get fromKansas City to Albanyby plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Albany by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MCI - ALB
    7h 1m
    $214–1,104

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    25h 4m
    $385–835

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus bus Nyc
    30h 1m
    $285–565

  4. Drive 1,254.3 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Albanycar car 1,254.3 mi
    21h 42m
    $229–331

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus
    33h 35m
    $216–470

Kansas City to Albany by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration25h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$385Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,145.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 25h 4m.

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