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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Albany - Rensselaerby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Albany - Rensselaer by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Albany County Airport

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SLC - ALB
    8h 58m
    $256–1,107

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 3h
    $623–1,377

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    4. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus bus Nyc
    2d 9h
    $393–651

  4. Drive  2,190.1 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Albany - Rensselaercar car 2,190.1 mi
    35h 32m
    $400–578

  5. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SLC - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 57m
    $288–911

  6. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SLC - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 56m
    $391–902

  7. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SLC - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 48m
    $271–732

Salt Lake City to Albany - Rensselaer by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$623Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,975 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Albany - Rensselaer, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salt Lake City to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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