How to Travel from
New York to Albany
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Eight ways to Travel from New York to Albany
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Cheapest
By car (4 654 km)
45 h 9 min
4654 km.
from $255
Fastest
Plane from New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport) to Albany (San Francisco International Airport)
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Other
Plane, Taxi (Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport)
4 h 24 min
464 km.
from $462.89
Train
10 h 48 min
464 km.
from $129.72
Bus, Taxi
8 h 57 min
462 km.
from $281.58
Plane, Taxi (Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport)
4 h 18 min
464 km.
from $483.20
Plane, Taxi (Fly from Laguardia Airport)
4 h 35 min
464 km.
from $618.39
Bus
12 h 46 min
462 km.
from $156.68
Transport providers
Airlines
JetBlue Airways
Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$521.74
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 29m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$456.52
Spirit Airlines
Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
12h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$358.70
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$597.83
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$532.61
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$532.61
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Albany
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$304.35
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Southwest
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$532.61
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Southwest
Ave. Duration:
6h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$293.48
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Southwest
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$336.96
Plane from Westchester County Airport to Southwest
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$250.00
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$293.48
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$282.61
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$304.35–$434.78
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$369.57
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$315.22
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$347.83–$521.74
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$380.43
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$336.96
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$391.30
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Albany
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$652.17
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$597.83
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$706.52
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
9h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$456.52
Frontier Airlines
Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$250.00
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$597.83
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$478.26
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
12h 12m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$543.48
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 21m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$652.17
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$413.04
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$510.87
Train operators
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Savannah
Ave. Duration:
15h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$250.00
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
18h 43m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$260.87
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
19h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$282.61
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$76.09
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.87–$70.65
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$103.26
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to St.
Ave. Duration:
9h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.22–$152.17
Amtrak Northeast Regional
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.57–$206.52
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.35–$217.39
Amtrak Acela
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$28.26–$380.43
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.65–$456.52
BART
Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from San Francisco International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.78–$13.04
Train from Milpitas to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.24
VIA Rail
Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$86.96
NJ Transit
Phone:
+1 973-275-5555
Website:
njtransit.com/
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$14.13–$18.48
MTA
Phone:
877-690-5116
Website:
new.mta.info/
Train from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jackson
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.86
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Bus from New York to Albany
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.78–$97.83
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Albany
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$108.70
Bus from Macon Bus Station to Albany
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$81.52
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
19h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$358.70
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St
Ave. Duration:
22h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$391.30
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52
Bus from Hanover to Montpelier
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.13–$65.22
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from New York to Albany
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$59.78
Bus from New York City Chinatown to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$206.52
Bus from New York Midtown to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
17h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$206.52
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Berkeley
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$108.70
Bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
21h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$228.26
Southeastern Stages
Bus from Savannah to Macon
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.39–$59.78
Vermont Translines
Bus from AMTRAK Station Rensselaer to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.13–$48.91
Dartmouth Coach
Bus from New York, NY to Dartmouth
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$86.96
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
Megabus
Bus from New York to Albany
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.70–$40.22
Bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaer
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.70–$40.22
Wonder Bus Inc
Website:
gotobus.com/wonder-bus-inc/
Bus from New York to Albany
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91
Green Mountain Transit
Bus from Downtown Transit Center - Spot K to Waterbury
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.52–$4.02
Fox Bus
Website:
gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/
Bus from New York to Albany
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.65–$26.09
Bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany,
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.65–$26.09
Capital Bus Tour
Email:
Website:
capitalbustour.com
Bus from New York to Albany
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.68
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from New York to Albany?
The cheapest way to get from New York to Albany is to bus via Albany, NY - 1245 Central Ave which costs $20.65 - $27.17 and takes 3h 23m.
What is the fastest way to get from New York to Albany?
The fastest way to get from New York to Albany is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $25 - $86.96 .
Is there a direct bus between New York and Albany?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York and arriving at Albany. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
Is there a direct train between New York and Albany?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
How far is it from New York to Albany?
The distance between New York and Albany is 227 km. The road distance is 243.8 km.
How do I travel from New York to Albany without a car?
The best way to get from New York to Albany without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $25 - $86.96 .
How long does it take to get from New York to Albany?
The train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Where do I catch the New York to Albany bus from?
New York to Albany bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
Where do I catch the New York to Albany train from?
New York to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Train or bus from New York to Albany?
The best way to get from New York to Albany is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $25 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8.70 - $97.83 and takes 2h 50m.
Where does the New York to Albany bus arrive?
New York to Albany bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Where does the New York to Albany train arrive?
New York to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Can I drive from New York to Albany?
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Albany is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from New York to Albany.
How do I get a train ticket from New York to Albany?
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How do I get a bus ticket from New York to Albany?
Book your New York to Albany bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Albany?
There are 182+ hotels available in Albany. Prices start at $38.90 per night.
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