What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Colonie?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Colonie is to bus which costs $25 - $30 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Colonie?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Colonie is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Colonie?

No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Colonie station. However, there are services departing from New York, NY - Midtown and arriving at Village Center Station via Central Ave & Frederick Ave and Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Manhattan to Colonie?

The distance between Manhattan and Colonie is 158 miles. The road distance is 150.5 miles.

How do I travel from Manhattan to Colonie without a car?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Colonie without a car is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs $25 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Colonie?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Manhattan to Colonie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Colonie bus from?

Manhattan to Colonie bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from New York, NY - Midtown station.

Train or bus from Manhattan to Colonie?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Colonie is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs $25 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Manhattan to Colonie bus arrive?

Manhattan to Colonie bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at Albany, NY - 1245 Central Ave station.

Can I drive from Manhattan to Colonie?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Colonie is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Manhattan to Colonie.

Where can I stay near Colonie?

There are 213+ hotels available in Colonie.

Manhattan to Colonie - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Colonie by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NY - 1245 Central Avebus Nyc / ...
3h 14m
$25–30
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 35m
$48–115
Drive 149.6 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Coloniecar 149.6 mi
2h 51m
$28–40
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
3h 19m
$217–761
Bus via Albany Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt 278 / ...
3h 26m
$31–102

Manhattan to Colonie by train and bus (Amtrak)

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3h 35mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.7 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Colonie, NY, USA?

Fox Bus operates a bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NY - 1245 Central Ave every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $40–120 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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