What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Albany is to bus which costs $25 - $50 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Albany?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Albany is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $45 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Albany?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York and arriving at Albany. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Albany?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Manhattan to Albany?

The distance between Manhattan and Albany is 142 miles. The road distance is 145.4 miles.

How do I travel from Manhattan to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Albany without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $45 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Albany?

The train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station takes 2h 31m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Albany bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Albany train from?

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

Train or bus from Manhattan to Albany?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Albany is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $50 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Manhattan to Albany bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manhattan to Albany train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manhattan to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Albany is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Manhattan to Albany.

How do I get a train ticket from Manhattan to Albany?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Manhattan to Albany?

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Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 177+ hotels available in Albany.

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

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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 / ...
2h 31m
$45–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
2h 45m
$25–50
Drive 144.5 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Albanycar 144.5 mi
2h 40m
$27–39
Bus, fly, line 905 bus
1. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
3. Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk Stbus
3h 40m
$77–561

Manhattan to Albany by train (Amtrak)

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2h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 141 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Manhattan, 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. Greyhound USA also services this route every 2 hours.

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