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How to get fromPrinceton Junction to Albany–Rensselaer Stationby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Albany–Rensselaer Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus, or subway

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  1. Train via New York

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    4h 46m
    $78–142

  2. Drive  183 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Albany–Rensselaer Stationcar car 183 mi
    3h 31m
    $34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0200 / ...
    5h 58m
    $53–148

  4. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, line 905 bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane PHL - ALB
    3. Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Avbus bus
    5h 18m
    $124–744

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Albanytrain train VIA Rail
    4h 54m
    $38–202

  6. Train, subway to Laguardia Airport, fly, line 905 bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway subway
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    4. Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Avbus bus
    5h 50m
    $100–729

Princeton Junction to Albany–Rensselaer Station by train

Calendar92Weekly Trains
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Albany–Rensselaer Station, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Albany–Rensselaer Station via New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Albany Bus Terminal, NY in around 5h 58m.

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