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How to get fromNewark to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Stationby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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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 Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Stationcar car 144.8 mi
    2h 41m
    $27–39

  3. Bus via New York, NY

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus bus Nyc
    4h 35m
    $30–66

  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 Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Avbus bus
    5h 11m
    $85–581

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus Adt A278 / ...
    4h 54m
    $37–137

Newark to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station 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–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 $45–95 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.

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