How to travel from Albany, NY to Boston, MA

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Travel Information to Boston, MA from Albany, NY

distanceDistance138 miles (223 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$30 - $33
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $30 (€27) • 4 h 57 min
fastestFastest modeBus • $33 (€29) • 2 h 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound or Amtrak

Take a train or bus to travel 138 miles (223 km) between Albany, NY and Boston, MA. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Greyhound or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Albany, NY to Boston, MA.

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from Albany, NY to Boston, MA

How to get from Albany, NY to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.

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bus

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.

Greyhound
10:30AM4h00
Albany, NY
02:30PMBoston, MA
$501One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Greyhound
10:30AM4h00
Albany, NY
02:30PMBoston, MA
$501One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00PM3h25
Albany, NY
10:25PMBoston, MA
$631One-way
0 transfers
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Amtrak448 Lake Shore Limited
03:27PM4h57
Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY
08:24PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
$521One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak448 Lake Shore Limited
03:27PM5h05
Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY
08:32PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
$521One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak280 Empire Service · 82 Northeast Regional
10:05AM8h21
Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY
06:26PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
$2451One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
07:20AM5h05
Albany, NY
12:25PMBoston, MA
$511One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:30PM3h55
Albany, NY
10:25PMBoston, MA
$631One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus, Amtrak and Amtrak Acela will get you to Boston from Albany at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak Acela is a high-speed train service operated by Amtrak, the national rail operator of the United States. It operates along the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D. C. And Boston, Massachusetts, with stops in major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City. The Acela Express is the fastest train in the Amtrak fleet, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph for your train between Albany and Boston. It offers three classes of service: Business Class, Acela First Class, and Coach Class. Business Class offers comfortable seating, complimentary snacks and beverages, and access to the Quiet Car. Acela First Class offers larger seats, complimentary meals, and access to the Business Class Lounge. Coach Class offers comfortable seating and access to onboard Wi-Fi. All Acela trains offer power outlets and Wi-Fi access. The most popular routes for Amtrak Acela are Washington, D. C. To New York City, New York City to Boston, and Philadelphia to Washington, D. C.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

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