What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Albany is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Albany?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Albany is to fly and line 905 bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $95 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Albany. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Albany?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Albany 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 4h 50m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Albany?

The distance between Philadelphia and Albany is 233 miles. The road distance is 224 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Albany without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $65 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Albany?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Philadelphia to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Albany bus from?

Philadelphia to Albany bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Albany train from?

Philadelphia to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Albany?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Albany is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $65 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $180 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Albany bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Albany bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Albany train arrive?

Philadelphia to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Albany is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Philadelphia to Albany.

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to Albany?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Albany?

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Where can I stay near Albany?

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 50m
$66–691
Drive 222.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Albanycar 222.7 mi
4h 22m
$41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
5h 30m
$55–176
Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, line 905 bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
2. Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk Stbus
3h 51m
$97–657
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
6h 10m
$49–83
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BWI - ALB
4h 49m
$108–1,162
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
5h 40m
$103–1,167

Philadelphia to Albany by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 231.3 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 30m.

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