There are 4 ways to get from Newark Penn Station to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 46m$42–624Drive 144.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark Penn Station to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Stationcar 144.9 mi
2h 41m$27–39Bus via New York, NY
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
- Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus Nyc
4h 35m$29–65Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
4h 54m$37–137
Newark Penn Station to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Penn Station to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Newark Penn Station to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Penn Station station to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer via New York, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark Penn Station station to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Newark Penn Station and Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station is 152 miles. The road distance is 145.7 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Penn Station to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $40 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Newark Penn Station to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station, including transfers.
Newark Penn Station to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark Penn Station to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark Penn Station to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $40 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, NY, which costs $29 - $65 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Newark Penn Station, NJ, USA and Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station, 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, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer via New York Midtown and New York, NY in around 4h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $26–50
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
Bus from New York to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
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More Questions & Answers
Newark Penn Station to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Newark Penn Station to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Penn Station to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Newark Penn Station to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
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