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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Albany, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Albany, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 $26, and a flight costs an average of $235.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $558 Average price |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from New York, NY to Albany, NY by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from New York, NY to Albany, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Albany, NY:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $45 (€36).
A bus is $209 (€169) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $235 (€190).
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 25m.
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Albany, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from LaGuardia Airport and arrive in Albany International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY and arrive in Albany, Bus Terminal.
- Travel with Amtrak, VIA Rail to go to Albany, NY by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Albany, NY by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, FlixBus, Pine Hill Trailways, Wonder Bus Inc, Fox Bus, Trailways to go to Albany, NY by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak, VIA Rail.
- 11 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, FlixBus, Wonder Bus Inc, Fox Bus, Trailways.
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