From Albany to Philadelphia

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How to get from Albany to Philadelphia

The fastest way to travel from Albany to Philadelphia takes approximately 307 minutes with 3 transfers. You can use bus, subway and train. We found 4 route options for you.

Fastest Route
307 min 389.6 km
3 transfers
15 min
ADT A531
2 min
A
4 min
Northeast Regional
5 min
L1
2 min
Departs from: Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)
Walking: 28 min

Step-by-step directions

1
Walk 15 min (0.9 km)
to Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)
2
Take ADT A531 Bus
Direction: New York (P.A.B.T.)
From Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal) to New York (P.A.B.T.) (2 stops, 180 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
4
Take A Subway
Direction: Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd
From 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 34 St-Penn Station
5
Walk 4 min (0.3 km)
to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
6
Take Northeast Regional Train
Direction: Washington
From Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Philadelphia (4 stops, 93 min)
7
Walk 5 min (0.3 km)
to Drexel Station at 30th St
8
Take L1 Subway
Direction: Frankford Transit Center
From Drexel Station at 30th St to 15th St/City Hall
9
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
Arrive at Philadelphia

Public transport stations close to Albany

Albany is located in Albany 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 Philadelphia

Philadelphia is located in Albany and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.

Train stations close to Philadelphia:

  • Suburban Station
  • Jefferson Station

Metro stations close to Philadelphia:

  • 15th St/City Hall
  • 13th St
  • Walnut-Locust
  • 11th St

Tram stations close to Philadelphia:

  • 13th St
  • 15th St/City Hall
  • 19th St

Bus stations close to Philadelphia:

  • Broad St & S Penn Square
  • Juniper St & Commerce St
  • Market ST AT 13th St
  • 15th St & Market St - Fs
Alternative Route
378 min 408.2 km
2 transfers
15 min
ADT A515
2 min
Greyhound Us0421
2 min
L1
2 min
Departs from: Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)
Walking: 21 min

Step-by-step directions

1
Walk 15 min (0.9 km)
to Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)
2
Take ADT A515 Bus
Direction: New York (P.A.B.T.)
From Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal) to New York (P.A.B.T.) (3 stops, 180 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to New York Port Authority
4
Take Greyhound Us0421 Bus
Direction: St Louis Bus Station
From New York Port Authority to Philadelphia (1 stops, 130 min)
5
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Spring Garden
6
Take L1 Subway
Direction: 69th St Transit Center
From Spring Garden to 15th St/City Hall (5 stops, 8 min)
7
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
Arrive at Philadelphia

Questions & Answers

Common questions about traveling from Albany to Philadelphia.

How do I travel from Albany to Philadelphia in Albany?
The quickest journey from Albany to Philadelphia takes approximately 307 minutes via the ADT A531 bus service.
Are there other ways to reach Philadelphia from Albany?
Yes, an alternative route is available taking around 378 minutes using the ADT A515 bus line.
Can I get directly from Albany to Philadelphia without changing?
This route requires 3 transfers. The complete journey takes about 307 minutes including connection time.
What bus service connects Albany and Philadelphia?
The ADT A531 line provides bus service between Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal) and 15th St/City Hall in Albany.
What is the journey time from Albany to Philadelphia by public transport?
Traveling by bus from Albany to Philadelphia in Albany takes approximately 307 minutes, including transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board the bus to travel from Albany to Philadelphia?
Board the ADT A531 bus at Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal) station, located near Albany in Albany.
Which station is closest to Philadelphia?
The nearest stop to Philadelphia is 15th St/City Hall station. Exit here to reach your destination in Albany.

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.