How to get from Albany to Madison
The fastest way to travel from Albany to Madison takes approximately 1645 minutes with 5 transfers. You can use bus and train. We found 4 route options for you.
Fastest Route
1645 min 2,037.9 km
5 transfers
214
Empire Service
Acela
Flixbus N2640
Greyhound Us0150s
Jefferson 966
Departs from: Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
Walking: 16 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
2
Take 214 Bus
Direction: Empire State Plaza to East Greenbush Tech Park
From Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to East St & Herrick St (Joseph Bruno Rail Station) (11 stops, 14 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
4
Take Empire Service Train
Direction: New York
From Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station (5 stops, 150 min)
5
Take Acela Train
Direction: Washington
From Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Newark
6
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Newark (Nj)
7
Take Flixbus N2640 Bus
Direction: Chicago Bus Station
From Newark (Nj) to Chicago Bus Station (10 stops, 1180 min)
8
Take Greyhound Us0150s Bus
Direction: Minneapolis Bus Station
From Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station (1 stops, 125 min)
9
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to Milwaukee
10
Take Jefferson 966 Bus
Direction: Minneapolis
From Milwaukee to Madison
11
Walk 7 min (0.5 km)
✓
Arrive at Madison
Public transport stations close to Albany
Albany is located in Madison and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Bus stations close to Albany:
- Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
- State St & Eagle St
- Eagle St & Howard St
- Washington Ave & S. Swan St
Public transport stations close to Madison
Madison is located in Madison and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Bus stations close to Madison:
- University at East Campus
- N Brooks at W Johnson
- East Campus
- N Park at State
Questions & Answers
Common questions about traveling from Albany to Madison.
How do I travel from Albany to Madison in Madison?
The quickest journey from Albany to Madison takes approximately 1645 minutes via the 214 bus service.
Can I get directly from Albany to Madison without changing?
This route requires 5 transfers. The complete journey takes about 1645 minutes including connection time.
What bus service connects Albany and Madison?
The 214 line provides bus service between Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St and Madison in Madison.
What is the journey time from Albany to Madison by public transport?
Traveling by bus from Albany to Madison in Madison takes approximately 1645 minutes, including transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board the bus to travel from Albany to Madison?
Board the 214 bus at Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St station, located near Albany in Madison.
Which station is closest to Madison?
The nearest stop to Madison is Madison station. Exit here to reach your destination in Madison.
Travel Tips
- Allow extra time for connections, especially during peak hours
- Check real-time departure information at the station
- Consider downloading the transit app for live updates
- For routes with transfers, follow signs at stations for connecting services
Disclaimer: Travel times shown are estimates based on scheduled departure at 8:00 AM and do not account for real-time traffic conditions or service delays. Actual travel times may vary.