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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaer is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaer is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $40 - $60.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaer. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer via New York, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Albany - Rensselaer station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaer?

The distance between Philadelphia and Albany - Rensselaer is 233 miles. The road distance is 225 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaer without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $45 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaer, including transfers.

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

Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

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

Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaer?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaer is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaer bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaer train arrive?

Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaer?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaer is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaer.

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

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Where can I stay near Albany - Rensselaer?

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Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaer - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaer by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 57m
$48–681
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus Nyc
6h 15m
$38–80
Drive 223.7 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaercar 223.7 mi
4h 21m
$41–59

Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaer by train (Amtrak)

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Albany - Rensselaer.

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Distance: 231.3 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Albany - Rensselaer, NY, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Albany-Rensselaer via New York Midtown and New York, NY in around 6h 15m.

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