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How to get fromNewark to Albanyby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    3h 46m
    $47–624

  2. Drive 144.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Albanycar car 144.8 mi
    2h 39m
    $27–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0200 / ...
    4h 9m
    $37–137

  4. Train, fly, line 905 bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    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 Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk Stbus bus
    4h 37m
    $85–581

  5. Bus via Sarah Vaughan Way 90' W Of Park Pl.

    1. Take the bus from Sarah Vaughan Way 90' W Of Park Pl. to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus Adt A278 / ...
    4h 30m
    $37–124

Newark to Albany by train (Amtrak)

Calendar92Weekly Trains
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Albany, 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 Newark Penn Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 9m.

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