What is the cheapest way to get from New York (State) to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from New York (State) to Albany is to bus which costs $23 - $29 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from New York (State) to Albany?

The fastest way to get from New York (State) to Albany is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between New York (State) and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from New York (State) to Albany. However, there are services departing from New York, NY - Midtown and arriving at Albany, NY via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between New York (State) and Albany?

No, there is no direct train from New York (State) to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Christopher St-Stonewall and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from New York (State) to Albany?

The distance between New York (State) and Albany is 143 miles. The road distance is 148.5 miles.

How do I travel from New York (State) to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from New York (State) to Albany without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $40 - $100.

How long does it take to get from New York (State) to Albany?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from New York (State) to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New York (State) to Albany bus from?

New York (State) to Albany bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from New York, NY - Midtown station.

Where do I catch the New York (State) to Albany train from?

New York (State) to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from New York (State) to Albany?

The best way to get from New York (State) to Albany is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $29 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the New York (State) to Albany bus arrive?

New York (State) to Albany bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at Albany, NY station.

Where does the New York (State) to Albany train arrive?

New York (State) to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from New York (State) to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between New York (State) to Albany is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from New York (State) to Albany.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 185+ hotels available in Albany.

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There are 5 ways to get from New York (State) to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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 / ...
3h 33m
$43–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NYbus Nyc / ...
3h 43m
$24–29
Drive 147.6 mi
1. Drive from New York to Albanycar 147.6 mi
2h 47m
$27–39
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4h 2m
$80–565
Bus via Albany
1. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
3h 52m
$32–103

New York (State) to Albany by subway and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 142.5 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between New York (State), 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 $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Fox Bus operates a bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NY every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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