There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Cohoes by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0270 / ...
4h 21m$27–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 49m$70–133Drive 174 mi
- Drive from Boston to Cohoescar 174 mi
3h 6m$32–46Fly
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BOS - ALB
5h 47m$74–433Bus via SUNY Collins Circle (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to Albanybus FlixBus 2691
5h 19m$29–46
Boston to Cohoes by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Cohoes is to bus which costs $26 - $50 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Cohoes is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Cohoes. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Remsen St & Canal Square - Downtown Cohoes via State/Downtown Station - State St & Lodge St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Cohoes station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Boston and Cohoes is 186 miles. The road distance is 175.1 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Cohoes without a car is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $26 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Boston to Cohoes, including transfers.
Boston to Cohoes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Cohoes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Cohoes is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $26 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 6h 49m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $440 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Cohoes, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Cohoes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Boston to Cohoes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Cohoes is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Boston to Cohoes.
There are 222+ hotels available in Cohoes.