There are 6 ways to get from Watervliet to Long Island by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 48m$42–92Drive 161.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watervliet to Brooklyncar 161.1 mi
3h 6m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A287 / ...
5h 17m$36–116Line 370 bus, fly
- Take the bus from 19th St & 3rd Ave to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
3h 7m$78–604Train via 74 St-Broadway
- Take the train from Albany to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
5h$44–192Line 182 bus, bus
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave & 21st St to Madison Ave & Green Streetbus 182
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
5h 51m$30–44
Watervliet to Long Island by bus, train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watervliet to Long Island is to line 182 bus and bus which costs $29 - $45 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Watervliet to Long Island is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Watervliet station to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Watervliet 19th St Station - 2nd Ave & 19th St and arriving at New York via Broadway & Orange St / Van Tromp St and Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Watervliet station to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Queensboro Plaza via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Watervliet and Long Island is 156 miles. The road distance is 162.1 miles.
The best way to get from Watervliet to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Watervliet to Long Island, including transfers.
Watervliet to Long Island bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.
Watervliet to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Watervliet to Long Island is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $120 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Watervliet, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Albany to New York twice daily. Tickets cost $29–110 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Watervliet to Long Island bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Watervliet to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watervliet to Long Island is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Watervliet to Long Island.
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