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How to get fromRhode Island to Albanyby train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rhode Island to Albany by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0270 / ...
    5h 8m
    $33–607

  2. Drive 161.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to Albanycar car 161.5 mi
    2h 56m
    $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
    $88–773

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Albanybus bus Bz 2423
    5h 40m
    $36–101

  5. 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

Rhode Island to Albany by train and bus

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Providence to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Providence to Albany 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–100 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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