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

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There are 5 ways to get from Metuchen to Albany by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    4h 21m
    $48–110

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus FlixBus N2679 / ...
    4h 55m
    $29–60

  3. Drive 159.4 mi

    1. Drive from Metuchen to Albanycar car 159.4 mi
    3h 1m
    $30–42

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    5h 11m
    $85–586

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington St At High St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 116
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0200 / ...
    5h 23m
    $40–135

Metuchen to Albany by train

Calendar92Weekly Trains
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Metuchen to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St At Rt-27 to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Washington St At High St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 23m.

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