There are 3 ways to get from Potsdam to Albany - Rensselaer by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Potsdam to Syracusebus Adt A112 / ...
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 36m$66–273Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Potsdam to Albanybus Adt A113
6h 54m$35–150Drive 196.1 mi
- Drive from Potsdam to Albany - Rensselaercar 196.1 mi
4h 7m$36–52
Potsdam to Albany - Rensselaer by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Albany - Rensselaer is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Albany - Rensselaer is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Potsdam and arriving at Albany. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Potsdam and Albany - Rensselaer is 291 miles. The road distance is 197.2 miles.
The best way to get from Potsdam to Albany - Rensselaer without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 36m and costs $65 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Potsdam to Albany - Rensselaer, including transfers.
Potsdam to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Potsdam station.
Potsdam to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Albany - Rensselaer is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Potsdam to Albany - Rensselaer.
There are 211+ hotels available in Albany - Rensselaer.
What companies run services between Potsdam, NY, USA and Albany - Rensselaer, NY, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from Potsdam to Albany twice daily. Tickets cost $35–150 and the journey takes 6h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $40–110
- Business
- $70–180
- Business Plus
- $85–190
- Economy
- $45–120
- Economy Plus
- $50–130
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Potsdam to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–85
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $26–80
- Flexible
- $50–85
Bus from Potsdam to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–150
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $35–140
- Flexible
- $70–150
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