There are 5 ways to get from Niskayuna to Albany by bus, taxi, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 370 bus, line 905 bus
best- Take the bus from Rt 7 & Merlin Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel Stbus 370
- Take the bus from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk Stbus 905
1h 14m$4Drive 11.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Niskayuna to Albanycar 11.1 mi
21 min$2–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Niskayuna to Albanytaxi 11.1 mi
21 min$35–45Line 370 bus, taxi
- Take the bus from 2764 Rt 7 to Ferry St & 3rd Stbus 370
- Take the taxi from Troy to Albanytaxi Albany to Troy
1h 34mLine 370 bus, train
- Take the bus from Rt 7 & Merlin Dr to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadwaybus 370
- Take the train from Schenectady to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
1h 43m$6–142
Niskayuna to Albany by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niskayuna to Albany is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Niskayuna to Albany is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Niskayuna to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Rt 7 & Merlin Dr and arriving at Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St via Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Niskayuna and Albany is 22 miles. The road distance is 11.2 miles.
The best way to get from Niskayuna to Albany without a car is to line 370 bus and line 905 bus which takes 1h 14m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Niskayuna to Albany, including transfers.
Niskayuna to Albany bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), depart from Rt 7 & Merlin Dr station.
Niskayuna to Albany bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at Nott Terr & Chapel St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niskayuna to Albany is 11 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Niskayuna to Albany.
There are 185+ hotels available in Albany.
What companies run services between Niskayuna, NY, USA and Albany, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Rt 7 & Merlin Dr to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St via Nott Terr & Chapel St and Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave in around 1h 14m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Schenectady to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–140
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $4–40
- Business
- $35–130
- Business Plus
- $45–140
- Economy
- $5–50
- Economy Plus
- $6–55
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Rt 7 & Merlin Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel St
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from 2764 Rt 7 to Ferry St & 3rd St
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Rt 7 & Merlin Dr to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway
- Base fare
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
Capitaland Taxi
- Phone
- +15189602997
- Website
- capitalandtaxi.com
Capital City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 518-478-6994
- Website
- facebook.com
Duffy's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 518-783-8294
Taxi Albany NY
- Phone
- +1 518-202-9000
- Website
- albanytaxiservice.com
Capitaland Taxi
- Phone
- +15189602997
- Website
- capitalandtaxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide















