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How to get fromNew York to Albanyby plane, taxi, train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from New York to Albany by plane, taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane EWR - BTV
    2. Take the taxi from Burlington-Airport-BTV to Albanytaxi taxi
    4h 22m
    $610–1,877

  2. Drive 351.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York to Albanycar car 351.1 mi
    6h 52m
    $65–93

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to St. Albans Amtrak Stationtrain train Vermonter
    2. Drive from St. Albans Amtrak Station to Albanycar car
    10h 49m
    $132–265

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from AMTRAK Station Rensselaer to Downtown Transit Center Burlingtonbus bus 7
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center - Spot O to Waterbury State Complexbus bus 86
    12h 52m
    $85–144

  5. Fly from Laguardia Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane LGA - BTV
    2. Take the taxi from Burlington-Airport-BTV to Albanytaxi taxi
    4h 47m
    $201–661

  6. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane JFK - BTV
    2. Take the taxi from Burlington-Airport-BTV to Albanytaxi taxi
    4h 37m
    $189–558

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Burlington International Airport (BTV) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a bus from New York, NY to Albany via AMTRAK Station Rensselaer, Downtown Transit Center - Spot O, Waterbury State Office, and Price Chopper Morrisville in around 12h 52m.

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