How much is the train ticket from Albany to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Albany to Philadelphia start at $78. The average price for this train route is around $170. 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 37m 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 5:25am. 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 December 12
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	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 20m	11:10am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:25am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	11:56am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:25am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on December 13
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	4:30pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 5m	9:35pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	1:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	6:11pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	1:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 31m	6:36pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	1:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	6:11pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 35m	11:45pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 7m	2:12pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:25am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	11:56am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:25am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:40pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1d 2h	10:27pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 7m	2:12pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:25am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	11:56am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:25am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on December 17
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 + Amtrak Acela	Train	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 7m	2:12pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:25am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	11:56am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:25am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on December 18
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 + Amtrak Acela	Train	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 7m	2:12pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:25am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	11:56am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:25am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08am	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 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42bus per day

7h 5mAverage Duration

325 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$64 - $297	Average Duration7h 5m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$78 - $995	Average Duration5h 11m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,636 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5636 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 WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $78

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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 $78. The average price for this train route is around $170. 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 37m 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 5:25am. 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

12-09

$157

12-10

$193

Today

$145

12-12

$282

12-13

$170

12-14

No data

12-15

$177

12-16

$128

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $128

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 $128 to $951 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 $128 which is on 2025-12-16.