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How to get fromNew York to Albany - Rensselaerby train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from New York to Albany - Rensselaer by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2h 31m
    $35–180

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus bus Nyc
    2h 59m
    $20–100

  3. Drive 147.6 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Albany - Rensselaercar car 147.6 mi
    2h 48m
    $27–39

  4. Line 4 subway, bus, fly, line 905 bus

    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    4. Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Avbus bus
    4h 34m
    $75–495

  5. Bus via Albany, NY

    1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NYbus bus Nyc / ...
    3h 36m
    $23–28

New York to Albany - Rensselaer by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 141 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Albany - Rensselaer, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaer every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–50 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Trailways also services this route once daily.

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