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How to get fromSt. Louis to Albanyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Albany by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Albany County Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane STL - ALB
    6h 21m
    $176–856

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    22h 18m
    $350–735

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0200 / ...
    28h 20m
    $188–399

  4. Drive 1,014 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Albanycar car 1,014 mi
    17h 39m
    $185–268

  5. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane STL - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 3m
    $190–544

St. Louis to Albany by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration22h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 932.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 22h 18m.

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