What is the cheapest way to get from Purchase to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from Purchase to Albany is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Purchase to Albany?

The fastest way to get from Purchase to Albany is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Purchase and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from Purchase to Albany. However, there are services departing from Anderson Hill Rd @ Purchase St and arriving at Albany, Ny via White Plains, Ny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Purchase and Albany?

No, there is no direct train from Purchase to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Tarrytown and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Purchase to Albany?

The distance between Purchase and Albany is 128 miles. The road distance is 128.2 miles.

How do I travel from Purchase to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from Purchase to Albany without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $60 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Purchase to Albany?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Purchase to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purchase to Albany bus from?

Purchase to Albany bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from White Plains, Ny station.

Where do I catch the Purchase to Albany train from?

Purchase to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Purchase to Albany?

The best way to get from Purchase to Albany is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $60 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $90 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Purchase to Albany bus arrive?

Purchase to Albany bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany, Ny station.

Where does the Purchase to Albany train arrive?

Purchase to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Purchase to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Purchase to Albany is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Purchase to Albany.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 211+ hotels available in Albany.

Purchase to Albany - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 12 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Purchase to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 13m
$63–215
Drive 127.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purchase to Albanycar 127.5 mi
2h 35m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Nybus 412 / ...
4h 52m
$29–88
Line 12 bus, train, bus, fly, line 905 bus
1. Take the bus from Anderson Hill Rd @ Purchase St to White Plains Bus Terminal Lane Bbus
2. Take the train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
3. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
5. Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk Stbus
5h
$88–579

Purchase to Albany by bus

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Distance: 126.8 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Purchase, NY, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 48m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Ny once daily. Tickets cost $26–85 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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