What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Albany - Rensselaer?

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 via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Albany - Rensselaer?

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 46m.

How far is it from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer?

The distance between Newark and Albany - Rensselaer is 152 miles. The road distance is 145.6 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $40 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Albany - Rensselaer bus from?

Newark to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Albany - Rensselaer train from?

Newark to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer?

The best way to get from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $40 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, NY, which costs $22 - $65 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Newark to Albany - Rensselaer bus arrive?

Newark to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Newark to Albany - Rensselaer train arrive?

Newark to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Albany - Rensselaer is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer.

How do I get a train ticket from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer?

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Where can I stay near Albany - Rensselaer?

There are 196+ hotels available in Albany - Rensselaer.

Newark to Albany - Rensselaer - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Albany - Rensselaer by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, 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.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 46m
$42–619
Bus via New York, NY
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus Nyc
4h 25m
$23–60
Drive 144.8 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Albany - Rensselaercar 144.8 mi
2h 40m
$27–39
Train, fly, line 905 bus
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4. Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Avbus
5h 17m
$69–490
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
4h 50m
$37–137

Newark to Albany - Rensselaer by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 150.9 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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 hourly. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaer every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–50 and the journey takes 2h 59m.

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