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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 an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. 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 $48, while a flight costs an average of $721.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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$48 Average price Cheapest | $218 Average price | $721 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Albany, NY to Boston, MA
Compare the available ways to get from Albany, NY to Boston, MA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Albany, NY to Boston, MA:
A bus is $170 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albany, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $218.
A bus is $674 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $721.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 24m.
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $1. The journey takes 4h 6m versus 2h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), 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 AM 5h05 Albany, Bus Terminal 12:25 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:20 AM 5h05 Albany, Bus Terminal 12:25 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus7:15 PM 3h10 Albany, Bus Terminal 10:25 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station $94 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 448 Lake Shore Limited
3:27 PM 4h57 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY 8:24 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA $77 1 One-way 0 transfers - 448 Lake Shore Limited
3:27 PM 5h05 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY 8:32 PM South Station, Boston, MA $77 1 One-way 0 transfers - 68 Adirondack · 66 Northeast Regional
7:40 PM 14h34 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY 10:14 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA $256 1 One-way 1 transfer
10:30 AM 4h00 Albany, Bus Terminal 2:30 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station $55 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
3:45 PM 4h15 Albany, Bus Terminal 8:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station $86 1 One-way 0 transfers 2:45 PM 3h40 Albany, Bus Terminal 6:25 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station $94 1 One-way 0 transfers
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AA4778 · AA44256:00 AM 7h43 Albany International Airport 1:43 PM Edward L. Logan International Airport $761 1 One-way 2 transfers- AA5648+
AA37446:23 PM 5h28 Albany International Airport 11:51 PM Edward L. Logan International Airport $855 1 One-way 1 transfer - AA3243+AA5153
10:46 AM 5h54 Albany International Airport 4:40 PM Edward L. Logan International Airport $855 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Albany, NY to Boston, MA:
A bus is $170 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albany, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $218.
A bus is $674 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $721.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 24m.
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
- 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 American Airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, piedmont airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Infobus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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