There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Albany Airport (ALB) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
2h 50m$93–653Drive 230.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Albany Airport (ALB)car 230.2 mi
4h 37m$42–61Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 30m$67–694Bus via Albany Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
6h 51m$59–180Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia to Albany-ALB230.2 mi
4h 37mTrain to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BWI - ALB
3h 48m$104–1,158Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4h 40m$99–1,163Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Albany, NY - 1245 Central Avebus Nyc
6h 54m$62–77Bus, train
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
7h 35m$72–137
Philadelphia to Albany Airport (ALB) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Albany Airport (ALB) is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Albany Airport (ALB) is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $90 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Albany Airport (ALB). However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Albany International Airport via New York, Albany Bus Terminal and Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Albany Airport (ALB) station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Albany Airport (ALB) is 222 miles. The road distance is 231.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Albany Airport (ALB) without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $65 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Philadelphia to Albany Airport (ALB), including transfers.
Philadelphia to Albany Airport (ALB) bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Albany Airport (ALB) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Albany Airport (ALB) is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $90 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $700 and takes 6h 30m, you could also bus via Albany Bus Terminal, which costs $55 - $180 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Albany Airport (ALB), USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Albany International Airport via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK Station Rensselaer in around 6h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Albany, NY - 1245 Central Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia to Albany-ALB
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Albany Airport (ALB) bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Albany Airport (ALB) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Albany Airport (ALB) is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Philadelphia to Albany Airport (ALB).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia and Albany Airport (ALB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.