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

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There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Albany - Rensselaer 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 59m
    $35–90

  2. Drive 160.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to Albany - Rensselaercar car 160.3 mi
    2h 54m
    $30–43

  3. Train via New York (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 / ...
    6h 47m
    $83–768

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    6h 54m
    $68–686

Providence to Albany - Rensselaer by train (Amtrak)

Calendar92Weekly Trains
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Providence to Albany 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 47m.

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