What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Champlain to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Champlain to Albany is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Champlain to Albany?

The fastest way to get from Lake Champlain to Albany is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Champlain and Albany?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Transit Center Burlington and arriving at AMTRAK Station Rensselaer station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Champlain and Albany?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Champlain to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Burlington and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Lake Champlain to Albany?

The distance between Lake Champlain and Albany is 172 miles. The road distance is 139.8 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Champlain to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Champlain to Albany without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs $29 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Lake Champlain to Albany?

The bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to AMTRAK Station Rensselaer takes 4h 47m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Lake Champlain to Albany bus from?

Lake Champlain to Albany bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, depart from Downtown Transit Center Burlington station.

Where do I catch the Lake Champlain to Albany train from?

Lake Champlain to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burlington station.

Train or bus from Lake Champlain to Albany?

The best way to get from Lake Champlain to Albany is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs $29 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Lake Champlain to Albany bus arrive?

Lake Champlain to Albany bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, arrive at AMTRAK Station Rensselaer.

Where does the Lake Champlain to Albany train arrive?

Lake Champlain to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Lake Champlain to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Champlain to Albany is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Lake Champlain to Albany.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 185+ hotels available in Albany.

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Champlain to Albany by bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to AMTRAK Station Rensselaerbus 7
4h 47m
$29–40
Drive 139 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Burlington to Albanycar 139 mi
3h 24m
$26–37
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Burlington to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Ethan Allen Express
5h 52m
$51–124

Lake Champlain to Albany by bus

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Distance: 170.9 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Lake Champlain, VT, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

Vermont Translines operates a bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to AMTRAK Station Rensselaer twice daily. Tickets cost $29–40 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Burlington to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 31m.

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