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Compare train, bus, and flight for Albany, NY to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Albany, NY to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $708.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$708 Average price | $231 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Albany, NY to Boston, MA:
A bus is $181 (€150) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albany, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $231 (€191).
A bus is $658 (€545) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $708 (€586).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 19m.
Train takes on average 7h 10m.
Tickets start at around $708 (€586) compared to roughly $49 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-658.77 (€-545.50). The journey takes 3h 19m versus 2h 40m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Albany, NY to Boston, MA
How to get from Albany, NY to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Albany, NY to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:20 AM5h05Albany, Bus Terminal12:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:20 AM5h05Albany, Bus Terminal12:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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AA603810:50 AM3h35Albany International Airport2:25 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$10371One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 448 Lake Shore Limited3:27 PM4h57Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY8:24 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$581One-way0 transfers
- 448 Lake Shore Limited3:27 PM5h05Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY8:32 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$581One-way0 transfers
- 234 Empire Service · 172 Northeast Regional6:50 AM8h30Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY3:20 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$3111One-way1 transfer
- 2:45 PM3h40Albany, Bus Terminal6:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$381One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:45 PM4h15Albany, Bus Terminal8:00 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$391One-way0 transfers- 10:30 AM4h00Albany, Bus Terminal2:30 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$401One-way0 transfers
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AA35233:06 PM8h48Albany International Airport11:54 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$7771One-way1 transfer- AA5501+
AA46696:26 PM13h18Albany International Airport7:44 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$7771One-way1 transfer - AA5186+AA352310:36 AM13h18Albany International Airport11:54 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$7771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Albany, NY to Boston, MA:
A bus is $181 (€150) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albany, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $231 (€191).
A bus is $658 (€545) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $708 (€586).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 19m.
Train takes on average 7h 10m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Albany, NY and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Albany International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Albany, Bus Terminal and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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