There are 4 ways to get from Boston to University at Albany, SUNY by bus, train, car or plane
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to University at Albany, SUNY is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to University at Albany, SUNY is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to University at Albany, SUNY. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at SUNY Collins Circle via S. Pearl Station - State St & Lodge St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Boston and University at Albany, SUNY is 143 miles. The road distance is 173.1 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to University at Albany, SUNY without a car is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $27 - $40.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Boston to University at Albany, SUNY, including transfers.
Boston to University at Albany, SUNY bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to University at Albany, SUNY is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $27 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $330 and takes 6h 22m.
There is no direct flight from Boston Airport to Albany Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 35m and has one stopover.
Boston to University at Albany, SUNY bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany station.

- Distance: 143.4 miles
- Duration: 5h 23m
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and University at Albany, SUNY, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Albany once daily. Tickets cost $25 - $35 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35 - $55 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston to Albany via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240 - $700
Flights from Boston to Albany via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240 - $700
Flights from Boston to Albany via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240 - $700

- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston to Albany via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $310
Flights from Boston to Albany via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $450

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston to Albany via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $370
Flights from Boston to Albany via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $430

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston to Albany via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $600
Flights from Boston to Albany via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $600

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact 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
- $35 - $55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Premium
- $200 - $280
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $60 - $90
- Business Seat
- $60 - $90

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25 - $35
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $25 - $35
- Flexible
- $45 - $70
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Yes, the driving distance between Boston to University at Albany, SUNY is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Boston to University at Albany, SUNY.
Delta, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines offer flights from Boston Airport to Albany Airport.
There are 101+ hotels available in University at Albany, SUNY. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Boston to Boston Airport is to bus which takes 0 min and costs $1 - $13.