There are 4 ways to get from Riverside (Station) to Albany by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Auburndale to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2693
5h$26–87Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Framingham Amtrak to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 24m$57–127Drive 156 mi
- Drive from Riverside (Station) to Albanycar 156 mi
2h 48m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0270 / ...
5h 7m$27–54
Riverside (Station) to Albany by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside (Station) to Albany is to bus which costs $26 - $55 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside (Station) to Albany is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside (Station) to Albany. However, there are services departing from Commonwealth Ave @ Cheswick Rd and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside (Station) to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Auburndale and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Framingham Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Riverside (Station) and Albany is 170 miles. The road distance is 156.9 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside (Station) to Albany without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h and costs $26 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Riverside (Station) to Albany, including transfers.
Riverside (Station) to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Riverside (Station) to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Framingham Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Riverside (Station) to Albany is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $55 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Riverside (Station), MA, USA and Albany, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Framingham Amtrak to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
Train from Auburndale to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Framingham Amtrak to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside (Station) to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Riverside (Station) to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside (Station) to Albany is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Riverside (Station) to Albany.
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