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Compare train, bus, and flight for Albany, NY to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Albany, NY to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$50 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Albany, NY to Boston, MA
How to get from Albany, NY to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Albany, NY to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:20 AM5h05Albany, Bus Terminal12:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$391One-way0 transfers
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- 7:20 AM5h05Albany, Bus Terminal12:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$391One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus7:15 PM3h10Albany, Bus Terminal10:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 68 Adirondack · 66 Northeast Regional7:40 PM14h25Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY10:05 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA$2101One-way1 transfer
- 68 Adirondack · 66 Northeast Regional7:40 PM14h18Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY9:58 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$2101One-way1 transfer
- 448 Lake Shore Limited3:27 PM4h57Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY8:24 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$2661One-way0 transfers
- 10:30 AM4h00Albany, Bus Terminal2:30 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$501One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:45 PM3h40Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY10:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$451One-way0 transfers
ELITE LIMOUSINE SERVICE INC DOT# 250598 MC# 1736985:15 PM3h20Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY8:35 PMBoston, 39 Dalton St Streetside, MA$581One-way0 transfers
AA1857 · AA1331 · AA21205:28 PM6h31Albany International Airport11:59 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$6121One-way2 transfers
AA5433+AA292612:12 PM5h53Albany International Airport6:05 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$6321One-way1 transfer- AA5433+AA231112:12 PM6h50Albany International Airport7:02 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$6321One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Albany, NY to Boston, MA
Travel to Boston, MA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Albany, NY to Boston, MA.
This is compared to other travel options from Albany, NY to Boston, MA:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Albany, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $31 (€26).
A train is $171 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $192 (€156).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 57m.
Flight takes on average 4h 29m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Albany, NY and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Albany International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY and arrive in Back Bay station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Albany, Bus Terminal and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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