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National Museum of World War II Aviation
Large aviation museum focused on restored WWII aircraft, aviation history, and interactive exhibits. A standout museum in the city for aviation enthusiasts.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Albany, NY to Colorado Springs, CO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $251. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $251, and a flight costs an average of $186.
Distance: 1637 miles (2636 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$261 Average price Cheapest | $271 Average price | $369 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
48h 55m Average total duration 48h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 15m Average total duration Fastest 9h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Albany, NY to Colorado Springs, CO:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Colorado Springs, CO costing on average $271 (€222).
Other travel options to Colorado Springs, CO take longer:
Train takes on average 36h 33m.
Bus takes on average 48h 25m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 60h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $254 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 52h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $261 |
Operator Trailways | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 57h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $685 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 61h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $251 |
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Buses from Albany, NY to Colorado Springs, CO run on average 3 times per day, taking around 48h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $251 (€205) but you can travel from only $186 (€152) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 1637 miles (2636 km) distance in 52h 55m.
Distance 1637 miles (2636 km) |
Average bus duration 48h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $251 (€205) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 52h 55m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Large aviation museum focused on restored WWII aircraft, aviation history, and interactive exhibits. A standout museum in the city for aviation enthusiasts.
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