There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Albany–Rensselaer Station by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ORF - ALB
5h 21m$124–634Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk, VA - Best Square to Times Square – 37th St.bus Sprinter Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
13h 1m$81–162Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
11h 56m$323–501Drive 483.4 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Albany–Rensselaer Stationcar 483.4 mi
9h 35m$89–128Bus, train
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Albanytrain VIA Rail
15h 58m$112–302
Norfolk to Albany–Rensselaer Station by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Albany–Rensselaer Station is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Albany–Rensselaer Station is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Albany–Rensselaer Station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, VA - Best Square and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Albany–Rensselaer Station station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
The distance between Norfolk and Albany–Rensselaer Station is 446 miles. The road distance is 486.2 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Albany–Rensselaer Station without a car is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs $320 - $500.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Norfolk to Albany–Rensselaer Station, including transfers.
Norfolk to Albany–Rensselaer Station bus services, operated by Sprinter Bus, depart from Norfolk, VA - Best Square station.
Norfolk to Albany–Rensselaer Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Albany–Rensselaer Station is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $500 and takes 11h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 13h 1m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Albany–Rensselaer Station, NY, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 11h 56m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–390
- 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
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–110
- Business
- $70–170
- Business Plus
- $80–180
- Economy
- $40–110
- Economy Plus
- $45–120
- Phone
- +1 757-456-5555
- Website
- Sprinter Bus
Bus from Norfolk, VA - Best Square to Times Square – 37th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- Sprinter Bus
- Passenger
- $50–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Norfolk to Albany–Rensselaer Station bus services, operated by Sprinter Bus, arrive at Times Square – 37th St. station.
Norfolk to Albany–Rensselaer Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Albany–Rensselaer Station is 486 miles. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Norfolk to Albany–Rensselaer Station.
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