Flight schedules from Albany to a variety of cities nationwide are available online. Many area hotels, including the Albany Marriott include free transportation between the airport and the hotel or rent a car to get you where you need to go. Don't forget to check the weather , in case of severe weather your flight may be delayed. Amtrak's Empire Service provides frequent trains between New York and Albany and others that continue all the way to Niagara Falls or Toronto. Check train schedules, reserve tickets or find out about special promotional offers including discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Bus service is another alternative.
Greyhound and Adirondack Trailways serve many cities within New York State from terminals located in downtown Albany. Fare options include cash, tokens and swiper cards. If you're driving, the New York State Thruway provides a weather forecast for all regions of the state. EZPass is an ideal way to avoid those long toll booth lines. A boat may seem to be a little bit of an unusual way to travel in upstate New York, however, the New York Canal System operates from early May to mid-November and is pleasure boat friendly, even offering special rates during the peak season.