There are 7 ways to get from Niagara Falls to Albany Airport (ALB) by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BUF - ALB
5h 15m$115–708Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
9h 28m$51–91Train
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain Empire Service / ...
6h 55m$87–243Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Niagara Falls to Albany-ALB294.1 mi
5h 18mDrive 294.1 mi
- Drive from Niagara Falls to Albany Airport (ALB)car 294.1 mi
5h 18m$54–78Train via Canadian Border (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Canadian Border to Schenectadytrain Maple Leaf
8h 28m$101–205Bus via Syracuse
- Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Albanybus Adt A113
13h 35m$79–277
Niagara Falls to Albany Airport (ALB) by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niagara Falls to Albany Airport (ALB) is to bus which costs $50 - $95 and takes 9h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Niagara Falls to Albany Airport (ALB) is to bus and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $110 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Niagara Falls to Albany Airport (ALB). However, there are services departing from Pine Avenue & Main Street and arriving at Albany International Airport via Buffalo, Albany Bus Terminal and Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Niagara Falls station to Albany Airport (ALB). However, there are services departing from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station and arriving at Schenectady via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Niagara Falls and Albany Airport (ALB) is 283 miles. The road distance is 295.8 miles.
The best way to get from Niagara Falls to Albany Airport (ALB) without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $85 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Niagara Falls to Albany Airport (ALB), including transfers.
Niagara Falls to Albany Airport (ALB) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Niagara Falls USA station.
Niagara Falls to Albany Airport (ALB) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Niagara Falls to Albany Airport (ALB) is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $85 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 9h 28m.
What companies run services between Niagara Falls, NY, USA and Albany Airport (ALB), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Schenectady 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 5h 29m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NY twice daily. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Canadian Border to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $80–190
- Business
- $120–230
- Business Plus
- $130–240
- Economy
- $90–200
- Economy Plus
- $100–210
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Niagara Falls USA to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Niagara Falls to Albany-ALB
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Niagara Falls to Albany Airport (ALB) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Niagara Falls to Albany Airport (ALB) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niagara Falls to Albany Airport (ALB) is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Niagara Falls to Albany Airport (ALB).
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