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

The cheapest way to get from Uniondale to Albany is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Uniondale to Albany is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Uniondale and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from Uniondale to Albany. However, there are services departing from Uniondale Ave + Jerusalem Ave and arriving at Albany, NY via New York, NY - Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Uniondale and Albany?

No, there is no direct train from Uniondale to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Freeport and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Uniondale to Albany?

The distance between Uniondale and Albany is 169 miles. The road distance is 163.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Uniondale to Albany without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $50 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Uniondale to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Uniondale to Albany bus from?

Uniondale to Albany bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from New York, NY - Midtown station.

Where do I catch the Uniondale to Albany train from?

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

Train or bus from Uniondale to Albany?

The best way to get from Uniondale to Albany is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Uniondale to Albany bus arrive?

Uniondale to Albany bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at Albany, NY station.

Where does the Uniondale to Albany train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Uniondale to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Uniondale to Albany is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Uniondale to Albany.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 177+ hotels available in Albany.

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There are 5 ways to get from Uniondale to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, 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 / ...
4h 38m
$51–114
Drive 162.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Uniondale to Albanycar 162.6 mi
3h 4m
$30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NYbus Nyc / ...
5h 6m
$32–45
Bus, train, fly, line 905 bus
1. Take the bus from Uniondale Ave + Jerusalem Ave to Freeport Sta / Northbus
2. Take the train from Freeport to Woodsidetrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4. Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk Stbus
5h 41m
$88–582
Bus via Albany
1. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
5h 18m
$40–119

Uniondale to Albany by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 168.1 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Uniondale, NY, 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, 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.

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