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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Albany, NY
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €21. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €158.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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€85 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest | €487 Average price |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 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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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY 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 New York, NY to Albany, NY.
There are 3 travel options from New York, NY to Albany, NY: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Albany, NY from New York, NY is by taking a bus, which costs on average $23 (€21).
This is compared to other ways of getting from New York, NY to Albany, NY:
A bus is $230 (€207) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $253 (€228).
A bus is $23 (€21) less than a train with an average ticket price of $46 (€42) from New York, NY to Albany, NY.
The fastest way from New York, NY to Albany, NY is by bus with an average journey time of 2 h 30 min.
There are alternative travel options to Albany, NY that take longer:
Flight takes on average 3 h 43 min.
Train takes on average 2 h 30 min.
The distance from New York, NY to Albany, NY is approximately 134 miles (216 km).
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Albany, NY is:
- 7 buses a day.
- 29 flights a day.
- 2 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Albany, NY from New York, NY as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from New York, NY to Albany, NY:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from New York, NY to Albany, NY:
- You can take a bus from New York, NY to Albany, NY with Greyhound, FlixBus, Wonder Bus Inc, Fox Bus or Trailways. Cheap tickets can be found for $24 (€22) with Wonder Bus Inc from New York, NY to Albany, NY.
- You can travel by plane from New York, NY to Albany, NY with Republic Airlines or American Airlines, and you can find American Airlines New York, NY to Albany, NY tickets for $253 (€228) on Omio.
- You can take a train from New York, NY to Albany, NY with Amtrak or VIA Rail. Cheap tickets can be found for $46 (€42) with Amtrak from New York, NY to Albany, NY.
Yes, there are direct services available from New York, NY to Albany, NY with the following travel companies:
- 7 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Wonder Bus Inc, Fox Bus or Trailways.
- Direct trains with Amtrak or VIA Rail with 1 direct train per day.
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 to Albany, NY from New York, NY.
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