What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to Capital District?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to Capital District is to bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to Capital District?

The fastest way to get from Times Square to Capital District is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square and Capital District?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York, NY - Midtown and arriving at Albany, NY. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Times Square and Capital District?

No, there is no direct train from Times Square station to Capital District station. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Times Square to Capital District?

The distance between Times Square and Capital District is 152 miles. The road distance is 146.5 miles.

How do I travel from Times Square to Capital District without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square to Capital District without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $21 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Times Square to Capital District?

The bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NY takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Capital District bus from?

Times Square to Capital District bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from New York, NY - Midtown station.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Capital District train from?

Times Square to Capital District train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Times Square to Capital District?

The best way to get from Times Square to Capital District is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $21 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Times Square to Capital District bus arrive?

Times Square to Capital District bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at Albany, NY station.

Where does the Times Square to Capital District train arrive?

Times Square to Capital District train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Times Square to Capital District?

Yes, the driving distance between Times Square to Capital District is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Times Square to Capital District.

Where can I stay near Capital District?

There are 177+ hotels available in Capital District.

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There are 5 ways to get from Times Square to Capital District by bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NYbus Nyc / ...
2h 40m
$21–35
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 3m
$48–95
Drive 145.6 mi
1. Drive from Times Square to Capital Districtcar 145.6 mi
2h 44m
$27–39
Line 7 subway, fly
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Flushing-Main Stsubway
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4h 18m
$75–515
Bus via Albany Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
3h 12m
$31–102

Times Square to Capital District by bus

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Distance: 151 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and Capital District, NY, USA?

Fox Bus operates a bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NY every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Capital Bus Tour also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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