How to Travel from

Chester to Albany

by Route or Car

United States of America Chester Albany

Cheapest

By car (4 633 km)

45 h 5 min

4633 km.

from $254

Other

Taxi, Train

3 h 4 min

148 km.

from $240.15

Bus via Albany

4 h 16 min

148 km.

from $47.70

Bus

4 h 10 min

148 km.

from $45.98

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$11.46–$82.80

Train from Rutland to Albany-Rensselaer

Ave. Duration:

2h 36m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$15.29–$89.17

VIA Rail

Phone:

+1 888 842-7245

Website:

viarail.ca/en

Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$19.11–$95.54

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from Ridgewood to Albany

Ave. Duration:

2h 10m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$9.55–$101.91

Flixbus USA

Phone:

+1 (855) 626-8585

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Ridgewood to Albany

Ave. Duration:

2h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$14.01–$59.87

Vermont Translines

Phone:

+1 844- 888-7267

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

vttranslines.com

Bus from Marble Valley Regional Transit Center to Greyhound

Ave. Duration:

2h 38m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$25.48–$33.12

Trailways

Phone:

+1 800-858-8555

Website:

trailways.com

Bus from Ridgewood to Albany

Ave. Duration:

2h 20m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$36.94–$76.43

Bus from Newburgh to Albany,

Ave. Duration:

2h 20m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$31.85–$63.69

Megabus

Phone:

+1-877-462-6342

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

us.megabus.com

Bus from Ridgewood, NJ - Park to Ride

Ave. Duration:

2h 10m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$10.19–$42.04

Shortline Bus

Phone:

+1 (866) 912-6224

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

coachusa.com/shortline

Bus from Rt 17M & Moffat Ln to Ridgewood

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$12.74–$19.11

What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Albany is to drive which costs $19.57 - $29.35 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Albany?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Albany is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $19.57 - $29.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Albany. However, there are services departing from Rt 17M & Moffat Ln and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer via Ridgewood, NJ - Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Chester to Albany?

The distance between Chester and Albany is 170 km. The road distance is 178.3 km.

How do I travel from Chester to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Albany without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 4m and costs $130.43 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from Chester to Albany?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Chester to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Albany bus from?

Chester to Albany bus services, operated by Shortline Bus, depart from Rt 17M & Moffat Ln station.

Where does the Chester to Albany bus arrive?

Chester to Albany bus services, operated by Shortline Bus, arrive at Ridgewood Park and Ride South station.

Can I drive from Chester to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Albany is 178 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Chester to Albany.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 182+ hotels available in Albany. Prices start at $38.90 per night.

Book in Albany

Hampton Inn & Suites Albany At Albany Mall

2628 Dawson Road, Albany

Great

9.5

The Morgan State House

393 State Street, Albany

Great

Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown

25 Chapel St, Albany

Fine

8.4

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New York State Capitol

The New York State Capitol, the seat of the New York state government, is located in Albany, the capital city of the U. state of New York. The capitol building is part of the Empire State Plaza complex on State Street in Capitol Park. Housing the New York State Legislature, the building was completed in 1899 at a cost of US$25 million (equivalent to $774 million in modern dollars), making it the most expensive government building of its time. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971, then included as a contributing property when the Lafayette Park Historic District was listed in 1978. The New York State Capitol was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1979.

New York State Museum

The New York State Museum is a research-backed institution in Albany, New York, United States. It is located on Madison Avenue, attached to the south side of the Empire State Plaza, facing onto the plaza and towards the New York State Capitol. The museum houses art, artifacts (prehistoric and historic), and ecofacts that reflect New York’s cultural, natural, and geological development. Operated by the New York State Education Department's Office of Cultural Education, it is the oldest and largest state museum in the US. Formerly located in the State Education Building, the museum now occupies the first four floors of the Cultural Education Center, a ten-story, 1,500,000-square-foot (140,000 m2) building that also houses the New York State Archives and New York State Library.

Times Union Center

MVP Arena (originally Knickerbocker Arena, and then the Pepsi Arena and Times Union Center) is an indoor arena located in Albany, New York. It is configurable and can accommodate from 6,000 to 17,500 people, with a maximum seating capacity of 15,500 for sporting events.

Albany

Albany is the capital and oldest city in the U.S. state of New York and the seat of and the most populous city in the county of the same name. It is located on the west bank of the Hudson River, about 10 mi south of its confluence with the Mohawk River, and about 135 mi north of New York City.

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Transport providers

Train operators

Amtrak

VIA Rail

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Flixbus USA

Vermont Translines

Trailways

Megabus

Shortline Bus

Questions and Answers

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Is there a direct bus between Chester and Albany?

How far is it from Chester to Albany?

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How long does it take to get from Chester to Albany?

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Can I drive from Chester to Albany?

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