There are 4 ways to get from Boston to University at Albany, SUNY by bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus
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Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
Cheapest option
Train
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Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
2 alternative options
Bus via Newton, MA
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Take the bus from Newton, MA to Albany, NY
Drive
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Drive from Boston to University at Albany, SUNY
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to University at Albany, SUNY is to bus which costs $24 - $45 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to University at Albany, SUNY is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $50.
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 4h 3m.
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 4h 3m and costs $24 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 3m 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 4h 3m and costs $24 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $110 and takes 6h 15m.
Boston to University at Albany, SUNY bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
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.
- Distance: 143.4 miles
- Duration: 4h 3m
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and University at Albany, SUNY, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23 - $45 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $8 - $110 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
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
- $8 - $110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $8 - $35
- Child Coach - short notice
- $23 - $35
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $19 - $65
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $21 - $65
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $27 - $55
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $40 - $130
- Business Seat - short notice
- $45 - $120
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $24 - $110
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
- 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
- $23 - $45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Newton, MA to Albany, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $26 - $35
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com/bookTicket
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