There are 4 ways to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Waltham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 24m$64–135Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
5h 59m$27–54Drive 157.6 mi
- Drive from Albany - Rensselaer to Walthamcar 157.6 mi
2h 52m$29–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Stationbus FlixBus 2693
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
7h 1m$30–96
Albany - Rensselaer to Waltham by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Waltham is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Waltham is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany - Rensselaer to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at Moody St @ Carter St via Otis St @ Summer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany - Rensselaer station to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Albany - Rensselaer and Waltham is 205 miles. The road distance is 158.5 miles.
The best way to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Waltham, including transfers.
Albany - Rensselaer to Waltham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Albany - Rensselaer to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Waltham is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $55 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Albany - Rensselaer, NY, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 57m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
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 Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Albany - Rensselaer to Waltham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Albany - Rensselaer to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany - Rensselaer to Waltham is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Albany - Rensselaer to Waltham.
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