There are 4 ways to get from Edison to Albany - Rensselaer by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train via New York
best- Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 24m$33–100Drive 163 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edison to Albany - Rensselaercar 163 mi
3h 10m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A524 / ...
5h 8m$41–142Train
- Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Albanytrain VIA Rail
4h 32m$38–195
Edison to Albany - Rensselaer by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edison to Albany - Rensselaer is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Edison to Albany - Rensselaer is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Edison to Albany - Rensselaer. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Albany via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Edison station to Albany - Rensselaer station. However, there are services departing from Edison Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Edison and Albany - Rensselaer is 172 miles. The road distance is 164 miles.
The best way to get from Edison to Albany - Rensselaer without a car is to train via New York which takes 4h 24m and costs $30 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Edison to Albany - Rensselaer, including transfers.
Edison to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Edison to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Edison Station.
The best way to get from Edison to Albany - Rensselaer is to train via New York which takes 4h 24m and costs $30 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $150 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA and Albany - Rensselaer, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Edison Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany St & Spring St to Albany - Rensselaer via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, and Albany in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Edison Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from Edison Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
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Booking & Getting There
Edison to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Edison to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edison to Albany - Rensselaer is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Edison to Albany - Rensselaer.
There are 212+ hotels available in Albany - Rensselaer.
