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

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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 $24. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $226.

Distance: 134 miles (217 km)

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$38

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$78

Average price

$537

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$35

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3h 40m

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3h 10m

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3h 7m

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2h 37m

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5h 35m

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2h 35m

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2h 32m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.6 - 1.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Albany, NY is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Albany, NY:

A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $78 (€63).

A bus is $499 (€403) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $537 (€433).

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Albany, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 37m.

Bus takes on average 3h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between New York, NY and Albany, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from New York, NY to Albany, NY among Omio's users.

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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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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.

  • Adirondack TrailwaysADT P774 · ADT A290
    7:30 PM3h45
    New York, NY
    11:15 PMAlbany, Division St / Green St, NY
    $301One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Adirondack TrailwaysADT P774 · ADT A290
    7:30 PM3h45
    New York, NY
    11:15 PMAlbany, Division St / Green St, NY
    $301One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Greyhound
    12:01 AM2h39
    New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    2:40 AMAlbany, Bus Terminal
    $531One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak291 Ethan Allen Express · 6064 AMTRAK
    2:19 PM4h26
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    6:45 PMAlbany, NY
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • Adirondack TrailwaysADT P758 · ADT A288
    2:00 PM4h00
    New York, NY
    6:00 PMAlbany, Division St / Green St, NY
    $311One-way
    1 transfer
  • Adirondack TrailwaysADT P758 · ADT A288
    2:00 PM4h25
    New York, NY
    6:25 PMAlbany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY
    $311One-way
    1 transfer
  • Adirondack TrailwaysADT A508
    9:30 PM2h50
    New York, NY
    12:20 AMAlbany, Division St / Green St, NY
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Republic AirlinesAA4538+American AirlinesAA2347
    6:30 AM7h49
    John F. Kennedy International Airport
    2:19 PMAlbany International Airport
    $6251One-way
    1 transfer
  • Republic AirlinesAA4612+American AirlinesAA2347
    6:15 AM8h04
    LaGuardia Airport
    2:19 PMAlbany International Airport
    $6251One-way
    1 transfer
  • Republic AirlinesAA4685+psa airlinesAA5065
    3:10 PM8h31
    LaGuardia Airport
    11:41 PMAlbany International Airport
    $6251One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between New York, NY and Albany, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Albany, NY is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Albany, NY:

A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $78 (€63).

A bus is $499 (€403) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $537 (€433).

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Albany, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 37m.

Bus takes on average 3h 10m.

The distance from New York, NY to Albany, NY is approximately 134 miles (217 km).
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Albany, NY is:
  • Around 34 flights per day.
  • Around 17 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to Albany, NY:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New York, NY to Albany, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak 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, Capital Bus Tour, Trailways, MTA Bus Company to go to Albany, NY by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from New York, NY to Albany, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 12 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, FlixBus, Capital Bus Tour, Trailways.
Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Albany, NY often also extend their vacation to go to Boston, MA, Newark, NJ, Hoboken, NJ, Ridgewood, NJ, Buffalo, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Albany, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
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