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How to get fromSan Jose to Albanyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, train, shuttle, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Albany by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, train, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SJC - ALB
    9h 1m
    $296–1,206

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 23h
    $965–2,182

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter 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 New York to Albanybus bus
    3d 8h
    $531–1,061

  4. Drive 2,948.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Albanycar car 2,948.5 mi
    47h 10m
    $539–778

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane OAK - ALB
    9h 57m
    $303–1,216

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SFO - ALB
    10h 39m
    $490–1,224

  7. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MRY - ALB
    12h 55m
    $347–1,264

  8. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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
    3d 4h
    $859–1,882

San Jose to Albany by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$965Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,549.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Emeryville and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 23h.

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