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How to get fromBuffalo to Albany - Rensselaerby train (Amtrak), car, plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Albany - Rensselaer by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 24m
    $45–110

  2. Drive 284.5 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Albany - Rensselaercar car 284.5 mi
    5h 17m
    $52–75

  3. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 28m
    $115–593

  4. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 23m
    $110–506

  5. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BUF - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 26m
    $112–515

  6. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane BUF - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 57m
    $156–781

Buffalo to Albany - Rensselaer by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Albany - Rensselaer, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 5h 24m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.

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