There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, 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 / ...
3h 46m$32–614Drive 144.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Albany - Rensselaercar 144.8 mi
2h 41m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
4h 53m$37–137Bus via Sarah Vaughan Way 90' W Of Park Pl.
- Take the bus from Sarah Vaughan Way 90' W Of Park Pl. to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A524 / ...
5h 1m$34–134
Newark to Albany - Rensselaer by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Albany - Rensselaer. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Albany - Rensselaer 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 and Albany - Rensselaer is 152 miles. The road distance is 145.6 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $30 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer, including transfers.
Newark to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $30 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $140 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, 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 $30–85 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Albany - Rensselaer via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Albany Bus Terminal, NY in around 4h 53m.
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
- $30–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Bus from Sarah Vaughan Way 90' W Of Park Pl. to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Newark to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Albany - Rensselaer is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer.
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