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How to get fromPrinceton Junction to Albanyby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    4h 46m
    $48–115

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus FlixBus N2679 / ...
    5h 20m
    $29–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0200 / ...
    5h 12m
    $49–145

  4. Drive 183 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Albanycar car 183 mi
    3h 30m
    $34–49

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane PHL - ALB
    4h 41m
    $110–685

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    5h 36m
    $85–591

Princeton Junction to Albany by train

Calendar92Weekly Trains
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 12m.

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