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How to get fromPennsylvania to Albanyby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 6m
    $63–698

  2. Drive 222.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Albanycar car 222.7 mi
    4h 22m
    $41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Philadelphia
    2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus Adt A278 / ...
    5h 45m
    $55–171

  4. Fly, line 905 bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane PHL - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk Stbus bus
    3h 51m
    $92–657

  5. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2602 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus bus Nyc
    6h 15m
    $42–85

Pennsylvania to Albany by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

You can take a subway from 15th St/City Hall to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Albany via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 5h 45m.

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