There are 4 ways to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Point Pleasant by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
6h 7m$84–156Drive 199.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Point Pleasantcar 199.3 mi
3h 45m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A291-D / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus 139 / ...
6h 59m$43–154Bus via Beaver Dam Rd & Rt 88
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0201 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus 139 / ...
7h 2m$43–134
Albany–Rensselaer Station to Point Pleasant by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Point Pleasant is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Point Pleasant is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Point Pleasant. However, there are services departing from Albany and arriving at Rt-88 At Maplewood Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Lakewood Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany–Rensselaer Station station to Point Pleasant. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Bay Head via New York Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Albany–Rensselaer Station and Point Pleasant is 209 miles. The road distance is 200.4 miles.
The best way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Point Pleasant without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Point Pleasant, including transfers.
Albany–Rensselaer Station to Point Pleasant bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.
Albany–Rensselaer Station to Point Pleasant train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Point Pleasant is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $160 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Albany–Rensselaer Station, NY, USA and Point Pleasant, Ocean County, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bay Head via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Long Branch in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Rt-88 At Maplewood Ave via Albany, New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Lakewood Bus Terminal in around 6h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–110
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Albany to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $26–55
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $14–45
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $14–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Albany–Rensselaer Station to Point Pleasant bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Albany–Rensselaer Station to Point Pleasant train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany–Rensselaer Station to Point Pleasant is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Point Pleasant.
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