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How to get fromSan Diego to Albany Airport (ALB)by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Albany Airport (ALB) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SAN - ALB
    6h 45m
    $650–1,300

  2. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane CLD - ALB
    10h 57m
    $312–1,227

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2d 16h
    $925–2,120

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    3d 2h
    $487–993

  5. Drive 2,808.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Albany Airport (ALB)car car 2,808.9 mi
    46h 36m
    $513–741

San Diego to Albany Airport (ALB) by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$925Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,440.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Albany Airport (ALB), USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Albany International Airport via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Schenectady, Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, and Rt 7 & Ronald Dr in around 2d 16h.

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