There are 3 ways to get from Vermont to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Burlington to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Ethan Allen Express
4h 31m$50–120Drive 139 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burlington to Albanycar 139 mi
3h 24m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus 7
4h 57m$29–40
Vermont to Albany by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vermont to Albany is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Vermont to Albany is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $25 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Transit Center Burlington and arriving at Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 57m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Burlington and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Vermont and Albany is 170 miles. The road distance is 139.8 miles.
The best way to get from Vermont to Albany without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $50 - $120.
The train from Burlington to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station takes 4h 31m including transfers and departs once daily.
Vermont to Albany bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, depart from Downtown Transit Center Burlington station.
Vermont to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burlington station.
The best way to get from Vermont to Albany is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $40 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Vermont, USA and Albany, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Burlington to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, Vermont Translines operates a bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $29–40 and the journey takes 4h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Burlington to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vermont Translines
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- Vermont Translines
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- Vermont Translines
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More Questions & Answers
Vermont to Albany bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, arrive at Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal station.
Vermont to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vermont to Albany is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Vermont to Albany.
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