There are 3 ways to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Plattsburgh by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Albany - Rensselaer to Plattsburgh by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Plattsburgh is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Plattsburgh is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $29 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Albany and arriving at Plattsburgh. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station and arriving at Plattsburgh Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Albany - Rensselaer and Plattsburgh is 169 miles. The road distance is 159.8 miles.
The best way to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Plattsburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $45 - $110.
The train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station takes 4h 14m including transfers and departs once daily.
Albany - Rensselaer to Plattsburgh bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.
Albany - Rensselaer to Plattsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Plattsburgh is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $100 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Albany - Rensselaer, NY, USA and Plattsburgh, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Albany to Plattsburgh 3 times a day. Tickets cost $28–100 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany to Plattsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
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More Questions & Answers
Albany - Rensselaer to Plattsburgh bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Plattsburgh station.
Albany - Rensselaer to Plattsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Plattsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany - Rensselaer to Plattsburgh is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Albany - Rensselaer to Plattsburgh.
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