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

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

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 and arriving at Village Center Station via Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Manhattan to Colonie?

The distance between Manhattan and Colonie is 177 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 26m and costs $30 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m 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 Trailways, depart from New York station.

Train or bus from Manhattan to Colonie?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Colonie is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Manhattan to Colonie bus arrive?

Manhattan to Colonie bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany 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 195+ 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, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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 to AlbanyAdt 278 / ...
3h 26m
$30–102
Drive 149.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manhattan to Colonie149.6 mi
2h 51m
$28–40
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
3h 35m
$52–115
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)LGA - ALB
3h 22m
$235–611
Bus via Fort Washington Av/W 179 St
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 86 St to Fort Washington Av/W 179 StM4
2. Take the bus from New York to Albany Bus Terminal, NYGreyhound US0236
5h 14m
$29–84

Manhattan to Colonie by bus

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3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 175.6 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

Trailways operates a bus from New York to Albany every 3 hours. Tickets cost $29–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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