What is the cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to Albany is to bus via New York, NY which costs $22 - $55 and takes 4h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Albany?

The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Albany is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Upper West Side and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from Upper West Side to Albany. However, there are services departing from Columbus Av/W 84 St and arriving at Albany via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Upper West Side and Albany?

No, there is no direct train from Upper West Side to Albany station. However, there are services departing from 86 St and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Upper West Side to Albany?

The distance between Upper West Side and Albany is 145 miles. The road distance is 144.9 miles.

How do I travel from Upper West Side to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from Upper West Side to Albany without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $40 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Upper West Side to Albany?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Upper West Side to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Upper West Side to Albany bus from?

Upper West Side to Albany bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.

Where do I catch the Upper West Side to Albany train from?

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

Train or bus from Upper West Side to Albany?

The best way to get from Upper West Side to Albany is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Upper West Side to Albany bus arrive?

Upper West Side to Albany bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.

Where does the Upper West Side to Albany train arrive?

Upper West Side to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Upper West Side to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Upper West Side to Albany is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Upper West Side to Albany.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 207+ hotels available in Albany.

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There are 5 ways to get from Upper West Side 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 / ...
3h 37m
$43–98
Bus via New York, NY
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus Nyc
4h 11m
$23–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
4h 10m
$32–107
Drive 144.1 mi
1. Drive from Upper West Side to Albanycar 144.1 mi
2h 38m
$27–38
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 2m
$80–565

Upper West Side to Albany by subway and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 144.1 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Upper West Side, 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, Trailways operates a bus from New York to Albany every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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