There are 3 ways to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Albany by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYGreyhound US0270D
3h 6m$35–110Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited
4h 30m$20–85Drive 129.5 mi
- Drive from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Albany129.5 mi
2h 24m$24–35
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Albany is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Albany is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $23 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Worcester Union Station station and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Worcester Union Station station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Albany is 136 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Albany without a car is to bus which takes 3h 6m and costs $35 - $110.
The bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Worcester Union Station.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Worcester Union Station.
The best way to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Albany is to bus which takes 3h 6m and costs $35 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $85 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA, USA and Albany, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY 6 times a week. Tickets cost $35–110 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Worcester Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $20–85 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Worcester Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $24–45
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $20–85
- Business - advance purchase
- $27–150
- Business Class
- $45–220
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Albany is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Albany.
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