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How to get fromNiagara Falls to Albanyby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Niagara Falls to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 50m
    $85–250

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0171
    8h 22m
    $47–87

  3. Bus via Syracuse (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albanybus bus FlixBus 2691
    7h 54m
    $53–89

  4. Drive 295.6 mi

    1. Drive from Niagara Falls to Albanycar car 295.6 mi
    5h 28m
    $54–78

  5. Bus, fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BUF - ALB
    6h 15m
    $119–712

  6. Bus, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 18m
    $138–709

  7. Bus, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 17m
    $114–462

  8. Bus, fly to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane BUF - BOS
    3. Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    7h 57m
    $101–481

  9. Bus, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BUF - EWR
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 29m
    $120–461

Niagara Falls to Albany by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Niagara Falls, NY, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 5h 50m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Niagara Falls USA to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St via Syracuse Bus Station, Albany, and SUNY Collins Circle in around 7h 54m.

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