How to travel from Boston, MA to Albany, NY

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Travel Information to Albany, NY from Boston, MA

distanceDistance138 miles (223 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$31 - $32
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $31 (€28) • 5 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeBus • $32 (€29) • 3 h 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound or Amtrak

Take a train or bus to travel 138 miles (223 km) to Albany, NY from Boston, MA. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Greyhound or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Boston, MA to Albany, NY.

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from Boston, MA to Albany, NY

How to get from Boston, MA to Albany, NY by train, bus or flight.

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bus

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.

Greyhound
07:00AM3h20
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
10:20AMAlbany, Bus Terminal
$531One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Greyhound
07:00AM3h20
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
10:20AMAlbany, Bus Terminal
$531One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Greyhound
07:00AM3h20
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
10:20AMAlbany, Bus Terminal
$531One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak67 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf
06:51PM14h59
Back Bay station, Boston, MA
09:50AMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY
$1501One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak67 Northeast Regional · 69 Adirondack
06:51PM14h59
Back Bay station, Boston, MA
09:50AMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY
$1501One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak67 Northeast Regional · 69 Adirondack
06:45PM15h05
South Station, Boston, MA
09:50AMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY
$1501One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
01:55PM4h45
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
06:40PMAlbany, Bus Terminal
$561One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains to Albany from Boston, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

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