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New York State Museum
Major state museum covering New York history, nature, and culture, with notable exhibits including the September 11 gallery and Adirondack wilderness displays.
Flights from Chesapeake, VA to Albany, NY depart on average 51 times per day, taking around 10h 31m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $219 (€179) but you can travel from only $170 (€139) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 20:05. The fastest flight covers the 424 miles (683 km) distance in 5h 5m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 424 miles (683 km) |
Average flight duration 10h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $219 (€179) |
Flights per day 51 |
Fastest flight 5h 5m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 8:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chesapeake, VA to Albany, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $170. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 10h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $170, and a flight costs an average of $219.
Distance: 424 miles (683 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$454 Average price | $188 Average price Cheapest | $414 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 31m Average total duration Fastest 10h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 23m Average total duration 15h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 4m Average total duration 13h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chesapeake, VA to Albany, NY:
A bus is $226 (€185) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chesapeake, VA to Albany, NY costing on average $414 (€339).
A bus is $266 (€218) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chesapeake, VA to Albany, NY costing on average $454 (€372).
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 34m.
Bus takes on average 15h 53m.
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants for good service; 15-18% is lower end. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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