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Compare train, bus, and flight for Albany, NY to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albany, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $134 (€108).
A bus is $491 (€398) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $538 (€437).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Flight takes on average 8h 43m.
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.
BZ 1410B · PPB 6712P9:15 AM4h30Albany, Division St / Green St, NY1:45 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- BZ 1410B · PPB 6712P9:15 AM4h30Albany, Division St / Green St, NY1:45 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus7:15 PM3h10Albany, Bus Terminal10:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 448 Lake Shore Limited3:27 PM4h57Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY8:24 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$991One-way0 transfers
- 448 Lake Shore Limited3:27 PM5h05Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY8:32 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$991One-way0 transfers
- 68 Adirondack · 66 Northeast Regional7:40 PM14h18Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY9:58 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$2611One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus3:45 PM3h45Albany, Bus Terminal7:30 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$571One-way0 transfers
- 10:30 AM4h00Albany, Bus Terminal2:30 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$591One-way0 transfers
- 7:20 AM5h05Albany, Bus Terminal12:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$601One-way0 transfers
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AA59717:30 PM13h16Albany International Airport8:46 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$9221One-way1 transfer- AA834+AA59717:30 PM4h18Albany International Airport11:48 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$9371One-way1 transfer
- AA2685+AA58546:00 AM4h12Albany International Airport10:12 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$9591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Albany, NY to Boston, MA:
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albany, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $134 (€108).
A bus is $491 (€398) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $538 (€437).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Flight takes on average 8h 43m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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