How to travel from New York, NY to Albany, NY

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Travel Information between New York, NY and Albany, NY

distanceDistance134 miles (216 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight

Travel 134 miles (216 km) by train, bus or flight between New York, NY and Albany, NY. Travelers can even take a direct from New York, NY to Albany, NY.

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Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 42 21Cheapest 228
Average price 76 39Cheapest 581
Average duration2h 30m2h 30m3h 43m
Direct Options
First departure3:20 PM5:45 AM9:59 AM
Last departure10:47 PM8:25 PM10:46 PM
No. of daily departures2729
Companies
  • Amtrak
  • VIA Rail Canada
  • Greyhound
  • FlixBus
  • Republic Airlines
  • American Airlines

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from New York, NY to Albany, NY

How to get from New York, NY to Albany, NY by train, bus or flight.

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bus

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.

Greyhound
11:55AM3h00
New York, NY
02:55PMAlbany, NY
$551One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Greyhound
11:55AM3h00
New York, NY
02:55PMAlbany, NY
$551One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Greyhound
08:30AM2h40
New York, NY
11:10AMAlbany, NY
$721One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak
02:19PM4h26
Penn Station, New York, NY
06:45PMAlbany, NY
$1281One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
07:40AM2h50
New York, NY
10:30AMAlbany, NY
$551One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:00AM3h00
New York, NY
01:00PMAlbany, NY
$721One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:00AM3h20
New York, NY
01:20PMAlbany, NY
$721One-way
0 transfers
American Airlines
08:15PM14h39
LaGuardia Airport, NY (LGA)
10:54AMAlbany International Airport, NY (ALB)
$9391One-way
1 transfer
American Airlines
07:30PM15h24
John F. Kennedy International Airport, NY (JFK)
10:54AMAlbany International Airport, NY (ALB)
$9391One-way
1 transfer
American Airlines
07:18PM15h36
Newark Liberty International Airport, NJ (EWR)
10:54AMAlbany International Airport, NY (ALB)
$9391One-way
1 transfer

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Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak travel running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by travel across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next travel journey from New York to Albany.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from New York, NY to Albany, NY

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      You can go from New York, NY to Albany, NY by train, bus or flight.

      You should expect to travel around 134 miles (216 km) between New York, NY and Albany, NY.

      Many of our customers who book a trip from New York, NY to Albany, NY often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Boston, MA, Newark, NJ, Ridgewood, NJ or Hoboken, NJ. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your New York, NY and Albany, NY itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Albany, NY and any of these top destinations today!
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