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How to get fromProvidence to Albany, Nyby bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Providence to Albany, Ny by bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Providence to Albanybus bus Bz 2423
    4h 30m
    $35–65

  2. Drive  161.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to Albany, Nycar car 161.3 mi
    2h 56m
    $30–43

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    7h 16m
    $78–763

Providence to Albany, Ny by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Albany, Ny, NY, USA?

Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Providence to Albany 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Albany, Ny via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 7h 16m.

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