What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Albany is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Albany?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Albany is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Albany. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Albany via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Albany?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Long Island to Albany?

The distance between Long Island and Albany is 148 miles. The road distance is 155.3 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Albany without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $45 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Albany?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Long Island to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Albany bus from?

Long Island to Albany bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Albany train from?

Long Island to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Albany?

The best way to get from Long Island to Albany is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the Long Island to Albany bus arrive?

Long Island to Albany bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.

Where does the Long Island to Albany train arrive?

Long Island to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Albany is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Long Island to Albany.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 177+ hotels available in Albany.

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 48m
$48–98
Drive 154.4 mi
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1. Drive from Brooklyn to Albanycar 154.4 mi
2h 59m
$29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
3h 59m
$32–103
Bus via 7 Av/ W 36 St
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
4h 13m
$32–107

Long Island to Albany by subway and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 147.1 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, 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 $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from New York to Albany every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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