There are 4 ways to get from South Station to Albany Bus Terminal by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYGreyhound US0270 / ...
3h 20m$30–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited
5h 50m$100–320Drive 165.9 mi
- Drive from South Station to Albany Bus Terminal165.9 mi
2h 59m$31–44Bus via SUNY Collins Circle (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to AlbanyFlixBus 2691
4h 31m$34–74
South Station to Albany Bus Terminal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Albany Bus Terminal is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Albany Bus Terminal is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between South Station and Albany Bus Terminal is 172 miles. The road distance is 166.9 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Albany Bus Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $120.
The bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs three times a day.
South Station to Albany Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
South Station to Albany Bus Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from South Station to Albany Bus Terminal is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $320 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Albany Bus Terminal, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY twice daily. Tickets cost $30–120 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–320 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
South Station to Albany Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
South Station to Albany Bus Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Albany Bus Terminal is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from South Station to Albany Bus Terminal.
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