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Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Albany, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $31. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 59m. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m 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 Boston, MA to Albany, NY:
A bus is $97 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Albany, NY costing on average $146 (€118).
A bus is $535 (€432) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Albany, NY costing on average $584 (€471).
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 24m.
Flight takes on average 8h 37m.
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.
- 12:30 PM3h25Boston, Bus Terminal South Station3:55 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:30 PM3h25Boston, Bus Terminal South Station3:55 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:00 AM3h20Boston, Bus Terminal South Station10:20 AMAlbany, Bus Terminal$501One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 449 Lake Shore Limited12:57 PM5h13Back Bay station, Boston, MA6:10 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$731One-way0 transfers
- 449 Lake Shore Limited12:50 PM5h20South Station, Boston, MA6:10 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$731One-way0 transfers
- 95 Northeast Regional · 233 Empire Service6:15 AM7h36Back Bay station, Boston, MA1:51 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$1521One-way1 transfer
FlixBus4:15 PM3h30Boston, Bus Terminal South Station7:45 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal$451One-way0 transfers- FlixBus4:15 PM3h50Boston, Bus Terminal South Station8:05 PMAlbany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY$451One-way0 transfers
- 1:55 PM4h45Boston, Bus Terminal South Station6:40 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal$451One-way0 transfers
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AA45057:00 AM7h19Edward L. Logan International Airport2:19 PMAlbany International Airport$3611One-way1 transfer- AA1605+
AA50329:18 AM7h42Edward L. Logan International Airport5:00 PMAlbany International Airport$3611One-way1 transfer - AA2159 · AA23476:00 AM8h19Edward L. Logan International Airport2:19 PMAlbany International Airport$3611One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Boston, MA to Albany, NY
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Albany, NY:
A bus is $97 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Albany, NY costing on average $146 (€118).
A bus is $535 (€432) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Albany, NY costing on average $584 (€471).
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 24m.
Flight takes on average 8h 37m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 to go to Albany, NY by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Albany, NY by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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