Albany is located approximately 3 hours directly east of Boston and 2½ hours directly north of New York City. Public transportation options with approximate costs are listed below, but driving will certainly give you more options during the weekend.
City / Distance (miles)
New York City / 150
Boston / 171
Philadelphia / 228
Baltimore / 325
Washington DC / 363
From New York, NY
Transportation | Departing | Arriving | Cost Round Trip |
Amtrak | Penn Station | Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | $82-$140 |
Megabus | 7th Ave & 28th St. New York, NY |
Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Earlier the better |
Adirondack Trailways Bus | Port Authority Bus Terminal | Albany Greyhound Station | $35 |
Greyhound Bus | Port Authority Bus Terminal | Albany Greyhound Station | $35 |
From Boston, MA
Transportation | Departing | Arriving | Cost Round Trip |
Amtrak | South Station | Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | $56 – $196 Limited options direct to Albany |
Greyhound Bus | South Station | Albany Greyhound Station | $50 |
From Philadelphia
Transportation | Departing | Arriving | Cost Round Trip |
Amtrak | 30th Street Station | Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | $136 – $234 Transfer in NYC |
Greyhound Bus | Philadelphia Greyhound 1001 Filbert St. |
Albany Greyhound Station | $69 |
From Washington DC
Transportation | Departing | Arriving | Cost Round Trip |
Amtrak | Union Station | Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | $172 – $244 Transfer in NYC |
Greyhound Bus | Union Station | Albany Greyhound Station | $102 |
From Baltimore
Transportation | Departing | Arriving | Cost Round Trip |
Amtrak | BWI or Penn Station | Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | $170- $242 Transfer in NYC |
Greyhound Bus | Baltimore Greyhound Station 2110 Haines St. |
Albany Greyhound Station | $92 |
Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
525 East Street
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Albany Greyhound Station
34 Hamilton Street
Albany, NY 12207