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Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Albany, NY
Omio recommends booking the train 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 prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 39m. 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 €27, and a train costs an average of €86.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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€194 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Boston, MA to Albany, NY by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Boston, MA to Albany, NY
Travel to Albany, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Boston, MA to Albany, NY.
There are 2 travel options to Albany, NY from Boston, MA. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Boston, MA to Albany, NY is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $31 (€28) compared to other travel options to Albany, NY:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $32 (€29) from Boston, MA to Albany, NY.
The fastest way from Boston, MA to Albany, NY is by bus with an average journey time of 3 h 15 min.
There are alternative travel options to Albany, NY that take longer:
Train takes on average 5 h 20 min.
Albany, NY is approximately 138 miles (223 km) away from Boston, MA.
The average frequency per day from Boston, MA to Albany, NY is:
- 2 buses per day.
- 15 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Boston, MA to Albany, NY as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Boston, MA to Albany, NY:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Boston, MA to Albany, NY:
- You can go to Albany, NY from Boston, MA by bus with Greyhound, FlixBus or Peter Pan Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $32 (€29) with Greyhound from Boston, MA to Albany, NY on Omio.
- You can travel between Boston, MA and Albany, NY by train with Amtrak. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $31 (€28) with Amtrak from Boston, MA to Albany, NY.
Yes, there are direct services available from Boston, MA to Albany, NY with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Greyhound 2 direct buses per day.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Albany, NY as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Boston, MA and Albany, NY.
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