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Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Albany, NY
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Albany, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. 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 $51, while a flight costs an average of $703.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$703 Average price | $218 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Albany, NY:
A bus is $167 (€141) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Albany, NY costing on average $218 (€183).
A bus is $652 (€548) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Albany, NY costing on average $703 (€591).
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 27m.
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€43) compared to roughly $48 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.54 (€-2.97). The journey takes 3h 57m versus 2h 35m 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 Boston, MA to Albany, NY
How to get from Boston, MA to Albany, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Albany, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:55 PM4h45Boston, Bus Terminal South Station6:40 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal$571One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:55 PM4h45Boston, Bus Terminal South Station6:40 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal$571One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Field Trips 101 Inc. DOT# 1152299 MC# 6721792:00 PM3h20Boston, 39 Dalton St Streetside, MA5:20 PMAlbany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY$681One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 449 Lake Shore Limited12:57 PM5h13Back Bay station, Boston, MA6:10 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$751One-way0 transfers
- 449 Lake Shore Limited12:50 PM5h20South Station, Boston, MA6:10 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$751One-way0 transfers
- 1135 Northeast Regional · 241 Empire Service1:42 PM7h33Back Bay station, Boston, MA9:15 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$1601One-way1 transfer
- YH Travels Inc 3550095 11886409:00 AM3h35Boston, 39 Dalton St Streetside, MA12:35 PMAlbany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY$681One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 AM3h20Boston, Bus Terminal South Station10:20 AMAlbany, Bus Terminal$681One-way0 transfers
- 12:30 PM3h25Boston, Bus Terminal South Station3:55 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal$1131One-way0 transfers
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AA50657:53 PM4h06Edward L. Logan International Airport11:59 PMAlbany International Airport$7341One-way1 transfer - AA955+AA50655:35 PM6h24Edward L. Logan International Airport11:59 PMAlbany International Airport$7341One-way1 transfer
- AA2685+
AA582311:21 AM8h00Edward L. Logan International Airport7:21 PMAlbany International Airport$7911One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Albany, NY:
A bus is $167 (€141) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Albany, NY costing on average $218 (€183).
A bus is $652 (€548) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Albany, NY costing on average $703 (€591).
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 27m.
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Albany, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in Albany International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Albany, Bus Terminal.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Albany, NY by train.
- Travel with Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Albany, NY by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Albany, NY by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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