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

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There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Albany by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Line 100 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane RDU - ALB
    4h 26m
    $166–606

  2. Bus via S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to New York, NY - 201 West x 37th Stbus bus Charlotte
    2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus Adt A278 / ...
    14h 9m
    $70–171

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    13h 48m
    $213–442

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0200 / ...
    14h 9m
    $110–261

  5. Drive 618.6 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Albanycar car 618.6 mi
    11h 21m
    $113–164

Raleigh to Albany by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 567.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 13h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 14h 9m.

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