There are 5 ways to get from Newton to Albany by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0270 / ...
4h 42m$28–49Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Newtonville to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2693
5h 21m$27–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Framingham Amtrak to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 16m$97–168Drive 158.2 mi
- Drive from Newton to Albanycar 158.2 mi
2h 52m$29–42Fly
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BOS - ALB
6h 17m$94–579
Newton to Albany by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newton to Albany is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Newton to Albany is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Newton to Albany. However, there are services departing from Washington St @ Bacon St and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Newton to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Newtonville and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Framingham Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Newton and Albany is 180 miles. The road distance is 159.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newton to Albany without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $27 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Newton to Albany, including transfers.
Newton to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Newton to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Framingham Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Newton to Albany is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $27 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 6h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $600 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Newton, MA, USA and Albany, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Framingham Amtrak to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–160 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Framingham Amtrak to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newtonville to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Newton to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Newton to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newton to Albany is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Newton to Albany.
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