There are 4 ways to get from Plattsburgh to Albany Airport (ALB) by bus, train, car or plane
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Plattsburgh to Albany Airport (ALB) by train and bus
The journey time between Plattsburgh and Albany Airport (ALB) is around 5h 39m and covers a distance of around 164 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 5m. Operated by Amtrak and Capital District Transportation (CDTA), the Plattsburgh to Albany Airport (ALB) service departs from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station and arrives in Albany International Airport. Typically seven services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plattsburgh to Albany Airport (ALB) is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Plattsburgh to Albany Airport (ALB) is to drive. Taking this option will cost $15 - $22 and takes 2h 40m.
The distance between Plattsburgh and Albany Airport (ALB) is 137 miles. The road distance is 154.7 miles.
The best way to get from Plattsburgh to Albany Airport (ALB) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Plattsburgh to Albany Airport (ALB), including transfers.
The best way to get from Plattsburgh to Albany Airport (ALB) is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 39m, you could also fly, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 5h 42m.
There is no direct flight from Plattsburgh Airport to Albany Airport. The quickest flight takes 10h 22m and has one stopover.
Yes, the driving distance between Plattsburgh to Albany Airport (ALB) is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Plattsburgh to Albany Airport (ALB).
United Airlines, Delta, Corporate Flight Management Inc and American Airlines offer flights from Plattsburgh Airport to Albany Airport.
There are 104+ hotels available in Albany Airport (ALB). Prices start at $100 USD per night.
- Distance: 137 miles
- Duration: 4h 37m
What companies run services between Plattsburgh, NY, USA and Albany Airport (ALB), USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Plattsburgh, NY to Albany, NY twice daily. Tickets cost $22 - $35 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Trailways also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $30 - $50 and the journey takes 3h 53m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Plattsburgh to Albany via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $550
Flights from Plattsburgh to Albany via Philadelphia, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290 - $1,100
Flights from Plattsburgh to Albany via Philadelphia, Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290 - $650
Flights from Plattsburgh to Albany via Philadelphia, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300 - $1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Plattsburgh to Albany via Philadelphia, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300 - $700
Flights from Plattsburgh to Albany via Philadelphia, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360 - $800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Plattsburgh to Albany via Philadelphia, Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250 - $550
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $50 - $80
- Business Seat
- $50 - $75
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Plattsburgh, NY to Albany, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $22 - $35
- Flexible
- $40 - $65
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Plattsburgh, Ny to Albany, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $55
- Schedules at
- trailways.com
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