How to get from 3rd St & Madison St to Colonie, NY by bus?

From 3rd St & Madison St to Colonie, NY by bus

To get from 3rd St & Madison St to Colonie, NY you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 224 bus from 3rd St & Madison St station to Empire State Plaza Concourse station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 540 bus and finally take the 905 bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St station to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The bus schedule from 3rd St & Madison St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Colonie, NY on the Moovit app.

75min
Bus - 224224
Bus - 540540
Bus - 905905
Walk to Colonie, NY
Leaves from 3rd St & Madison St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    3rd St & Madison St
  • 2
    Bus - 224224
    Wait for bus
    224
    Downtown Troy To Esp Concourse
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Empire State Plaza Concourse
    ID 10868
    31 min
  • 4
    Bus - 540540
    Wait for bus
    540
    Exit 9/8 To Albany
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
    ID 02706
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
    ID 03250
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 905905
    Wait for bus
    905
    Albany To Schenectady-Gateway Hub
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center
    ID 00165
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colonie, NY
    Walk to
    Colonie, NY
    540 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 3rd St & Madison St to Colonie, NY by bus via 224 and 905

To get from 3rd St & Madison St to Colonie, NY in Colonie, take the 224 bus from 3rd St & Madison St station to Water St & Columbia St station. Next, take the 905 bus from Broadway/Suny Plaza Station - B'Way & Suny Plaza station to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $3.50. The bus schedule from 3rd St & Madison St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Colonie, NY on the Moovit app.

75min$3.50
Bus - 224224
Bus - 905905
Walk to Colonie, NY
Leaves from 3rd St & Madison St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    3rd St & Madison St
  • 2
    Bus - 224224
    Wait for bus
    224
    Downtown Troy To Esp Concourse
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Water St & Columbia St
    ID 12337
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway/Suny Plaza Station - B'Way & Suny Plaza
    ID 03248
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 905905
    Wait for bus
    905
    Albany To Schenectady-Gateway Hub
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center
    ID 00165
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colonie, NY
    Walk to
    Colonie, NY
    540 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 3rd St & Madison St to Colonie, NY

The distance between 3rd St & Madison St and Colonie, NY is approximately 16.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 3rd St & Madison St to Colonie, NY by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Colonie – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from 3rd St & Madison St to Colonie, NY

To check the bus schedule from 3rd St & Madison St to Colonie, NY using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (3rd St & Madison St) and destination (Colonie, NY), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from 3rd St & Madison St to Colonie, NY by bus via 224 and 905

To get from 3rd St & Madison St to Colonie, NY in Colonie, take the 224 bus from 3rd St & Madison St station to Water St & Columbia St station. Next, take the 905 bus from Broadway/Suny Plaza Station - B'Way & Suny Plaza station to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $3.50. The bus schedule from 3rd St & Madison St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Colonie, NY on the Moovit app.

75min$3.50
Bus - 224224
Bus - 905905
Walk to Colonie, NY
Leaves from 3rd St & Madison St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    3rd St & Madison St
  • 2
    Bus - 224224
    Wait for bus
    224
    Downtown Troy To Esp Concourse
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Water St & Columbia St
    ID 12337
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway/Suny Plaza Station - B'Way & Suny Plaza
    ID 03248
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 905905
    Wait for bus
    905
    Albany To Schenectady-Gateway Hub
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center
    ID 00165
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colonie, NY
    Walk to
    Colonie, NY
    540 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 3rd St & Madison St to Colonie, NY?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 224, Bus line 540, Bus line 905.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 3rd St & Madison St to Colonie, NY?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 224, Bus line 905.

  • Is there a direct bus between 3rd St & Madison St and Colonie, NY?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 3rd St & Madison St to Colonie, NY?

    The 224 bus line goes from Downtown Troy To Esp Concourse station near 3rd St & Madison St in Troy to Empire State Plaza Concourse station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Empire State Plaza Concourse station near Colonie, NY.

  • How long does it take to travel from 3rd St & Madison St to Colonie, NY by bus?

    The total travel time between 3rd St & Madison St and Colonie, NY by bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 3rd St & Madison St to get to Colonie, NY?

    Get on the 224 bus from the Downtown Troy To Esp Concourse stop near 3rd St & Madison St in Troy.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 3rd St & Madison St and Colonie, NY?

    Get off the bus at the Empire State Plaza Concourse stop, which is closest to Colonie, NY.

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