What is the cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Albany is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Albany?

The fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Albany is to train and fly and line 905 bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $100 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Swarthmore and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore to Albany. However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Philadelphia Bus Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Swarthmore and Albany?

No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Swarthmore to Albany?

The distance between Swarthmore and Albany is 243 miles. The road distance is 239.1 miles.

How do I travel from Swarthmore to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from Swarthmore to Albany without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $65 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Swarthmore to Albany?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Swarthmore to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swarthmore to Albany bus from?

Swarthmore to Albany bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swarthmore to Albany train from?

Swarthmore to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Swarthmore to Albany?

The best way to get from Swarthmore to Albany is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $65 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Swarthmore to Albany bus arrive?

Swarthmore to Albany bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Swarthmore to Albany train arrive?

Swarthmore to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Swarthmore to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore to Albany is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Swarthmore to Albany.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 208+ hotels available in Albany.

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There are 7 ways to get from Swarthmore to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 30m
$68–698
Drive 237.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swarthmore to Albanycar 237.7 mi
4h 30m
$44–63
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
7h 29m
$54–91
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, line 905 bus
1. Take the train from Swarthmore to Penn Medicine Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
3. Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk Stbus
4h 24m
$100–660
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
7h 59m
$61–186
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BWI - ALB
5h 40m
$111–1,207
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
6h 20m
$105–1,174

Swarthmore to Albany by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 241.7 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Swarthmore, PA, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Swarthmore to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, 69th St Transit Center, 11th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, and New York Midtown in around 7h 29m.

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