How much does a train ticket cost from Albany to Houston?

The cheapest train tickets from Albany to Houston start from £205. The average price for this train route is around £325. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Albany to Houston?

The average train journey time from Albany to Houston is 2d 9h, covering a distance of 1488 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 19h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Albany to Houston route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Albany to Houston departs at 10:05. And the latest train departs at 10:05.

Train Albany to Houston from £224 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Albany to Houston on 3 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2d 9h	18:18	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2d 9h	18:18	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Houston on 4 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1d 19h	13:45	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1d 19h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Houston on 5 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1d 19h	13:45	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1d 19h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1d 19h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1d 19h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2d 9h	18:18	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Houston on 6 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1d 19h	13:45	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1d 19h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1d 19h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Houston on 7 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1d 19h	13:45	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1d 19h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1d 19h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Houston on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1d 19h	13:45	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1d 19h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Albany to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £106, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

1d 22hAverage duration

1486 milesDistance

60kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£106 - £425	Average duration1d 22h	CO₂ emissions 60kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£205 - £1,149	Average duration2d 9h	CO₂ emissions 218kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,697 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5697 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 £204

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Albany, NY to Houston, US by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Albany to Houston?
The cheapest train tickets from Albany to Houston start from £205. The average price for this train route is around £325. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Albany to Houston?
The average train journey time from Albany to Houston is 2d 9h, covering a distance of 1488 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 19h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Albany to Houston route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Albany to Houston?
The earliest train from Albany to Houston departs at 10:05. And the latest train departs at 10:05.

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The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Houston, US was searched and found on 5 Jan 2026 with a price of £260

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 Houston, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £260 to £1,976 for a train ticket from Albany, NY to Houston, US based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £260, which is on 2026-01-05.