What is the cheapest way to get from Union City to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from Union City to Albany is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Union City to Albany?

The fastest way to get from Union City to Albany is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $40 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Union City and Albany?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York and arriving at Albany. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Union City and Albany?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Union City to Albany?

The distance between Union City and Albany is 142 miles. The road distance is 142.8 miles.

How do I travel from Union City to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from Union City to Albany without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $40 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Union City to Albany?

The train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station takes 2h 31m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Union City to Albany bus from?

Union City to Albany bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.

Where do I catch the Union City to Albany train from?

Union City to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Union City to Albany?

The best way to get from Union City to Albany is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $100 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Union City to Albany bus arrive?

Union City to Albany bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.

Where does the Union City to Albany train arrive?

Union City to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Union City to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Union City to Albany is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Union City to Albany.

How do I get a train ticket from Union City to Albany?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Union City to Albany?

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Where can I stay near Albany?

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There are 4 ways to get from Union City to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2h 31m
$40–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
2h 45m
$21–100
Drive 142 mi
1. Drive from Union City to Albanycar 142 mi
2h 37m
$26–38
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4h 3m
$80–565

Union City to Albany by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 141 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Union City, NJ, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from New York to Albany every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Fox Bus also services this route every 4 hours.

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