There are 3 ways to get from Montreal to Cohoes by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Montreal to Cohoes by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Cohoes is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal to Cohoes is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Montreal to Cohoes. However, there are services departing from Montreal and arriving at Ontario St & Remsen St via Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Montreal station to Cohoes station. However, there are services departing from Montreal Central Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Montreal and Cohoes is 244 miles. The road distance is 212.6 miles.
The best way to get from Montreal to Cohoes without a car is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Montreal to Cohoes, including transfers.
Montreal to Cohoes bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Montreal station.
Montreal to Cohoes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Montreal Central Station.
The best way to get from Montreal to Cohoes is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Cohoes, NY, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from Montreal to Albany 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–140 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Montreal Central Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Montreal Central Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Montreal to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–140
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $35–130
- Flexible
- $65–140
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Booking & Getting There
Montreal to Cohoes bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Montreal to Cohoes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal to Cohoes is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Montreal to Cohoes.
There are 233+ hotels available in Cohoes.







