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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Albany Airport (ALB) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SFO - ALB
    8h 59m
    $480–1,212

  2. Fly from Oakland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane OAK - ALB
    8h 36m
    $296–1,208

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2d 23h
    $949–2,160

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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 9h
    $527–1,058

  5. Drive 2,918.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Albany Airport (ALB)car car 2,918.6 mi
    46h 31m
    $533–770

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SJC - ALB
    9h 30m
    $302–1,214

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$949Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,567.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Albany International Airport via Richmond, Richmond, Chicago Union Station, Schenectady, Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, and Rt 7 & Ronald Dr in around 2d 23h.

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