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How to Travel from

San Francisco to Albany

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Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$521.74
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$423.91

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Albany
Ave. Duration:
8h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$706.52
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Albany
Ave. Duration:
7h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$815.22
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$532.61
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$489.13
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$597.83

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Albany
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$391.30
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Albany
Ave. Duration:
9h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$402.17–$597.83
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Albany
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$315.22–$467.39
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$304.35
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$326.09
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$293.48

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Albany
Ave. Duration:
7h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$706.52
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Albany
Ave. Duration:
11h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$815.22
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$391.30
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
5h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$597.83

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Albany
Ave. Duration:
7h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$706.52
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$478.26
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$489.13
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$597.83

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Albany
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$532.61
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Albany
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$706.52
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Albany
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$652.17
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$445.65

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17
Train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer
Ave. Duration:
16h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$250.00
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$17.39–$86.96
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$103.26

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to North
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.15–$4.24

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St
Ave. Duration:
40h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port
Ave. Duration:
24h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$402.17
Bus from New York to Albany
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.78–$97.83

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$32.61–$108.70
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New
Ave. Duration:
20h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$228.26
Bus from New York Midtown to Albany
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$59.78

Trailways

Phone:
+1 800-858-8555
Website:
trailways.com
Bus from New York to Albany
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$34.78–$76.09

Fox Bus

Website:
gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/
Bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Albany,
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.65–$26.09

Capital Bus Tour

Website:
capitalbustour.com
Bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Albany,
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.41

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Albany is to drive which costs $2.39 - $3.48 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Albany?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Albany is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $51.09 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Albany?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at North Berkeley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from San Francisco to Albany?

The distance between San Francisco and Albany is 23 km. The road distance is 21.6 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Albany without a car is to BART which takes 30 min and costs $3.15 - $4.24 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Albany?

The BART from Civic Center / UN Plaza to North Berkeley takes 30 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Albany train from?

San Francisco to Albany train services, operated by BART, depart from Civic Center / UN Plaza station.

Where does the San Francisco to Albany train arrive?

San Francisco to Albany train services, operated by BART, arrive at North Berkeley station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Albany is 22 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from San Francisco to Albany.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 741+ hotels available in Albany. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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