There are 5 ways to get from New York to Watervliet by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 27m$82–123Drive 154.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York to Watervlietcar 154.2 mi
2h 57m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
3h 29m$33–103Line 4 subway, bus, fly, line 370 bus
- Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway
- Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
- Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to 19th St & 3rd Avebus
4h 28m$100–715Bus, line 182 bus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
- Take the bus from Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza to 2nd Ave & 21st Stbus 182
4h 55m$29–41
New York to Watervliet by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New York to Watervliet is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from New York to Watervliet is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from New York to Watervliet station. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Watervliet 19th St Station - 2nd Ave & 19th St via Albany Bus Terminal and Broadway & Orange St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from New York station to Watervliet station. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between New York and Watervliet is 152 miles. The road distance is 155.1 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Watervliet without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from New York to Watervliet, including transfers.
New York to Watervliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
New York to Watervliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to Watervliet is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Watervliet, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY every 2 hours. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Trailways also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
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
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- [email protected]
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to 19th St & 3rd Ave
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza to 2nd Ave & 21st St
- Base fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
New York to Watervliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
New York to Watervliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Watervliet is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from New York to Watervliet.
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