There are 3 ways to get from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 50m$41–624Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
- Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus Nyc
4h 45m$26–32Drive 144.8 mi
- Drive from Newark to Albany - Rensselaercar 144.8 mi
2h 40m$27–39
Newark to Albany - Rensselaer by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer is to bus which costs $25 - $35 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Albany - Rensselaer. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer via New York, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Albany - Rensselaer station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Newark and Albany - Rensselaer is 152 miles. The road distance is 145.6 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $40 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer, including transfers.
Newark to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $40 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $35 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Albany - Rensselaer, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer via New York Midtown and New York, NY in around 4h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Newark to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Albany - Rensselaer is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer.
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