There are 3 ways to get from Littleton to Albany by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ayer MA to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2693
5h 43m$44–61Drive 156.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Littleton to Albanycar 156.4 mi
2h 52m$29–42Train
- Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 28m$127–195
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Littleton to Albany is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Littleton to Albany is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Littleton to Albany. However, there are services departing from Ayer MA and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via University of Massachusetts Amherst. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Littleton to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Littleton/Route 495 and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Porter and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Littleton and Albany is 171 miles. The road distance is 157.3 miles.
The best way to get from Littleton to Albany without a car is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Littleton to Albany, including transfers.
Littleton to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ayer MA station.
Littleton to Albany train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Littleton/Route 495 station.
The best way to get from Littleton to Albany is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Littleton, MA, USA and Albany, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Littleton to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Ayer MA and University of Massachusetts Amherst in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Littleton to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Littleton/Route 495, Porter, Porter, South Station, and Boston in around 7h 28m.
Train from Littleton/Route 495 to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ayer MA to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Littleton to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at University of Massachusetts Amherst station.
Littleton to Albany train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Littleton to Albany is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Littleton to Albany.
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