There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Halfmoon by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2h 55m$93–155Drive 157.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Halfmooncar 157.5 mi
3h$29–42Bus, line 182 bus
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Simmons Ave & Vliet Blvdbus 182
4h 26m$49–124Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
2h 57m$108–602Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
4h 42m$144–1,294
Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Halfmoon is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Halfmoon is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $90 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Halfmoon. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Simmons Ave & Vliet Blvd via Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to Halfmoon station. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Manhattan and Halfmoon is 158 miles. The road distance is 158.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Halfmoon without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Manhattan to Halfmoon, including transfers.
Manhattan to Halfmoon bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
Manhattan to Halfmoon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Halfmoon is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 182 bus, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Halfmoon, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York to Halfmoon via Albany, Albany Bus Terminal, and Simmons Ave & Vliet Blvd in around 4h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Halfmoon bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Manhattan to Halfmoon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Halfmoon is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Manhattan to Halfmoon.
There are 179+ hotels available in Halfmoon.