There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Albany–Rensselaer Station by train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 46m$77–649Drive 144.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Albany–Rensselaer Stationcar 144.8 mi
2h 40m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Sarah Vaughan Way 90' W Of Park Pl. to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278-D / ...
4h 37m$35–126Bus via Newark, Penn Station
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
4h 52m$38–137
Newark to Albany–Rensselaer Station by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Albany–Rensselaer Station is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Albany–Rensselaer Station is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Albany–Rensselaer Station. However, there are services departing from Sarah Vaughan Way 90' W Of Park Pl. and arriving at Albany via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Albany–Rensselaer Station 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.
The distance between Newark and Albany–Rensselaer Station is 152 miles. The road distance is 145.6 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Albany–Rensselaer Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $75 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Newark to Albany–Rensselaer Station, including transfers.
Newark to Albany–Rensselaer Station bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Sarah Vaughan Way 90' W Of Park Pl. station.
Newark to Albany–Rensselaer Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Albany–Rensselaer Station is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $75 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $130 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Albany–Rensselaer Station, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarah Vaughan Way 90' W Of Park Pl. to Albany–Rensselaer Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, and Albany in around 4h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Sarah Vaughan Way 90' W Of Park Pl. to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from New York to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $26–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to Albany–Rensselaer Station bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Newark to Albany–Rensselaer Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Albany–Rensselaer Station is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Newark to Albany–Rensselaer Station.
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