How much is the train ticket from Albany to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Albany to Philadelphia start at $79. The average price for this train route is around $160. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Albany to Philadelphia?

The average train trip from Albany to Philadelphia takes 5h 11m and covers 322 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 27m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Albany to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 23 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Albany to Philadelphia?

The earliest train from Albany to Philadelphia departs at 5:00am. The latest train departs at 7:40pm.

Train Albany to Philadelphia from $74 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on May 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:40pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 11m	12:51am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	4:30pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 49m	9:19pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 46m	9:56pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 46m	9:56pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 35m	11:45pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on May 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 46m	9:56pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 6m	2:11pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	5:00am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 47m	9:47am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	5:55am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:00am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 47m	9:47am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on May 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:40pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 5m	1:45am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 29m	11:19am	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 29m	11:19am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	1:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	6:11pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 36m	12:26pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on May 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:40pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 5m	1:45am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 29m	11:19am	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 29m	11:19am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	1:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	6:11pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 36m	12:26pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on June 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:40pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 11m	12:51am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 6m	2:11pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	5:00am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 47m	9:47am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	5:55am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:00am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 47m	9:47am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on June 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:40pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 11m	12:51am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 6m	2:11pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	5:00am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 47m	9:47am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	5:55am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:00am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 47m	9:47am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on June 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:35pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 10m	11:45pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 6m	2:11pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	5:00am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 47m	9:47am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	5:55am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:00am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 47m	9:47am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on June 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:40pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 11m	12:51am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 6m	2:11pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	5:00am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 47m	9:47am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	5:55am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:00am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 47m	9:47am	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

37bus per day

7h 25mAverage Duration

323 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$62 - $242	Average Duration7h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$79 - $684	Average Duration5h 11m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,809 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5809 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $79

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Albany to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Albany to Philadelphia start at $79. The average price for this train route is around $160. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Albany to Philadelphia?
The average train trip from Albany to Philadelphia takes 5h 11m and covers 322 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 27m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Albany to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 23 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Albany to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Albany to Philadelphia departs at 5:00am. The latest train departs at 7:40pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05-26

$211

05-27

$164

Today

$211

05-29

$155

05-30

$103

05-31

$137

06-01

$106

06-02

$133

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on May 30, 2026 with a price of $103

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $103 to $1,006 for a train ticket from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $103 which is on 2026-05-30.