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How to get fromLos Angeles to Albanyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Albany by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Albany County Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LAX - ALB
    9h 25m
    $612–1,517

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 55m
    $242–777

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 12h
    $944–2,008

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union 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
    2d 21h
    $465–940

  5. Drive 2,806.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Albanycar car 2,806.7 mi
    45h 20m
    $513–740

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BUR - ALB
    9h 23m
    $291–1,213

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ONT - ALB
    10h 37m
    $318–1,230

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGB - ALB
    10h 53m
    $310–1,210

  9. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SNA - ALB
    12h 22m
    $306–1,224

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 55m
    $248–736

  11. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles 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
    2d 17h
    $844–1,738

Los Angeles to Albany by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$944Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,487 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 12h.

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