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

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

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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 / ...
    5h 12m
    $45–125

  2. Drive 185.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton University to Albanycar car 185.1 mi
    3h 25m
    $34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus Adt A278 / ...
    5h 35m
    $47–137

  4. 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
    5h 50m
    $108–694

  5. Bus via Ridgewood

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ridgewood Park and Ride Northbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ridgewood to Albany, Nybus bus 290 / ...
    6h 16m
    $46–97

  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
    6h 17m
    $87–601

Princeton University to Albany by foot and train

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Princeton, Princeton Jct., Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Albany via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York in around 5h 35m.

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