There are 5 ways to get from Old Lyme to Albany by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Old Saybrook Trans Cntr to Asylum St @ Union Plbus 921
- Take the bus from Hartford to Springfieldbus
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
6h 28m$19–65Train via New York (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 58m$73–165Drive 136.7 mi
- Drive from Old Lyme to Albanycar 136.7 mi
3h 6m$25–36Bus via SUNY Collins Circle
- Take the bus from Old Saybrook Trans Cntr to Asylum St @ Union Plbus 921
- Take the bus from Hartford to Springfieldbus
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albanybus
7h 22m$22–44Train
- Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
- Take the train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 33m$55–113
Old Lyme to Albany by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Old Lyme to Albany is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Old Lyme to Albany is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Old Lyme to Albany. However, there are services departing from Lyme St & Library Ln and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Old Saybrook Trans Cntr, Hartford and Springfield Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Old Lyme station to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Old Lyme and Albany is 157 miles. The road distance is 137.5 miles.
The best way to get from Old Lyme to Albany without a car is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $18 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Old Lyme to Albany, including transfers.
Old Lyme to Albany bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from Old Saybrook Trans Cntr station.
Old Lyme to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Old Lyme to Albany is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $18 - $65. Alternatively, you can train via New York, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Old Lyme, CT, USA and Albany, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Lyme St & Library Ln to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter, Old Saybrook Trans Cntr, Asylum St @ Union Pl, Hartford, Springfield, and Springfield Union Station in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyme St & Library Ln to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Stage Rd & Route 1, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 58m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- shorelineeast.com
Train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- shorelineeast.com
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from Old Saybrook Trans Cntr to Asylum St @ Union Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $5–6
Bus from Old Saybrook Trans Cntr to Asylum St @ Union Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $5–6
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Hartford to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Hartford to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Old Lyme to Albany bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Asylum St @ Union Pl station.
Old Lyme to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Old Lyme to Albany is 137 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Old Lyme to Albany.
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