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

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There are 9 ways to get from Sacramento to Albany by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Albany County Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SMF - ALB
    8h 55m
    $306–1,207

  2. Fly Sacramento International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SMF - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 40m
    $216–767

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    2d 17h
    $440–878

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 19h
    $966–2,057

  5. Drive 2,834.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Albanycar car 2,834.1 mi
    45h 9m
    $518–748

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane OAK - ALB
    11h 15m
    $325–1,268

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SJC - ALB
    12h 13m
    $338–1,292

  8. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SMF - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 43m
    $282–676

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus bus
    3d
    $866–1,787

Sacramento to Albany by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,505.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 2d 17h.

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