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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 an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a flight costs an average of $691.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price | $691 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Albany, NY:
A bus is $76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $118.
A bus is $649 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $691.
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
Flight takes on average 5h 53m.
Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$8. The journey takes 3h 11m versus 2h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom New York, NY to Albany, NY
How to get from New York, NY to Albany, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- ADT A288-D3:00 PM3h00New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY6:00 PMAlbany, Division St / Green St, NY$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- ADT A288-D3:00 PM3h00New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY6:00 PMAlbany, Division St / Green St, NY$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
12:01 AM2h39New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY2:40 AMAlbany, Bus Terminal$711One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 88 Northeast Regional · 237 Empire Service2:29 PM4h41Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ7:10 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$1051One-way1 transfer
- 82 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited1:36 PM4h44Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ6:20 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$1151One-way1 transfer
- 664 Keystone Service · 291 Ethan Allen Express1:08 PM3h41Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ4:49 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$1291One-way1 transfer
- ADT P774-D · ADT A290-D7:30 PM3h45New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY11:15 PMAlbany, Division St / Green St, NY$351One-way1 transfer
- ADT P758-D · ADT A288-D2:00 PM4h00New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY6:00 PMAlbany, Division St / Green St, NY$351One-way1 transfer
- ADT A288-D3:00 PM3h25New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY6:25 PMAlbany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY$371One-way0 transfers
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AA50652:29 PM7h03LaGuardia Airport9:32 PMAlbany International Airport$6811One-way1 transfer - AA5119+
AA47549:13 AM7h13LaGuardia Airport4:26 PMAlbany International Airport$6811One-way1 transfer - AA5065+AA466711:00 AM10h32LaGuardia Airport9:32 PMAlbany International Airport$6811One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Albany, NY:
A bus is $76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $118.
A bus is $649 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $691.
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
Flight takes on average 5h 53m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 28 buses per day.
- Around 11 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, Division St / Green St, NY.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Albany, NY by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, FlixBus, Pine Hill Trailways, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Albany, NY by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Albany, NY by flight.
- 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 18 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, FlixBus.
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