There are 7 ways to get from New Jersey to Albany Airport (ALB) by train, plane, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
3h 32m$98–674Drive 152.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Albany Airport (ALB)car 152.3 mi
2h 54m$28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Newark to New Yorkbus Adt N809 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
5h 21m$46–134Train, line 114 bus
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the bus from East St & Herrick St to Crossgates Mall Stationbus 114
5h 45m$46–628Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newark to Albany-ALB152.3 mi
2h 54mTrain, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
3h 51m$81–577Bus via Mulberry St At Commerce St
- Take the bus from Mulberry St At Commerce St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
5h 23m$41–128
New Jersey to Albany Airport (ALB) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Albany Airport (ALB) is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Albany Airport (ALB) is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from New Jersey to Albany Airport (ALB). However, there are services departing from Newark and arriving at Albany International Airport via New York, Albany Bus Terminal and Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between New Jersey and Albany Airport (ALB) is 254 miles. The road distance is 153.2 miles.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Albany Airport (ALB) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs $45 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from New Jersey to Albany Airport (ALB), including transfers.
New Jersey to Albany Airport (ALB) bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Newark station.
New Jersey to Albany Airport (ALB) bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Albany Airport (ALB) is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from New Jersey to Albany Airport (ALB).
There are 177+ hotels available in Albany Airport (ALB).
What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Albany Airport (ALB), USA?
You can take a bus from Newark to Albany International Airport via New York, Albany, Albany Bus Terminal, and Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center in around 5h 21m.
- 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 Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–7
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark to New York
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $34–37
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
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Newark to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–30
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Mulberry St At Commerce St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newark to Albany-ALB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New Jersey and Albany Airport (ALB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















