There are 6 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Albany - Rensselaer by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, plane, or bus
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 / ...
4h 9m$66–122Drive 149 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Albany - Rensselaercar 149 mi
2h 48m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminalbus Newark Airport Express
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
5h 2m$54–125Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Albany - Rensselaer149 mi
2h 48mFly, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane EWR - BTV
- Take the bus from Burlington International Airport to AMTRAK Station Rensselaerbus
6h 50m$502–1,669Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminalbus Newark Airport Express
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
5h 3m$54–125
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Burlington International Airport (BTV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Albany - Rensselaer is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Albany - Rensselaer is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Airport (EWR) to Albany - Rensselaer. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark Airport (EWR) to Albany - Rensselaer station. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Newark Airport Railroad Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Newark Airport (EWR) and Albany - Rensselaer is 156 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Albany - Rensselaer without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Albany - Rensselaer, including transfers.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by Newark Airport Express, depart from Terminal B station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Albany - Rensselaer is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal B to Albany - Rensselaer via W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Albany Bus Terminal, NY in around 5h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- https://www.coachusa.com/airport-transportation
- One Way - Adult
- $25
Bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- https://www.coachusa.com/airport-transportation
- One Way - Adult
- $25
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
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
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
Bus from New York to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- vttranslines.com
Bus from Burlington International Airport to AMTRAK Station Rensselaer
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://vttranslines.com
- Book at
- https://vttranslines.com/buy-tickets-now/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newark-EWR to Albany - Rensselaer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Newark Airport (EWR) to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by Newark Airport Express, arrive at W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Airport (EWR) to Albany - Rensselaer is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Albany - Rensselaer.
There are 211+ hotels available in Albany - Rensselaer.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newark Airport (EWR) and Albany - Rensselaer. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















