Trains tickets from Albany (NY) to Princeton (NJ), US

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Today5 May
Tomorrow6 May
Wed7 May
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Fri9 May
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Sun11 May
from US$139
Mon12 May
from US$61

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 11 May at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: 11 May at
    Destination city: Princeton
    Destination location: Princeton Junction Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 11 May at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: 11 May at
    Destination city: Princeton
    Destination location: Princeton Junction Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Albany to Princeton: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$96
Average train trip duration5h 3m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure13:05
Distance167 miles
Latest train departure18:35

Albany to Princeton Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Albany - Princeton

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Albany to Princeton cost?

    The average train ticket price from Albany to Princeton is US$96. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Albany to Princeton is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Albany to Princeton?

    A train trip between Albany and Princeton is around 5h 3m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 12m. This is the time it takes to travel the 166 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Albany and Princeton?

    The number of trains from Albany to Princeton can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Albany to Princeton by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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US$84
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US$70
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US$66
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Albany to Princeton was searched and found on 9 May 2025 with a price of US$66

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

You can expect to pay from US$66 to US$236 for a train ticket from Albany to Princeton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$66, which is on 2025-05-09.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Albany and Princeton is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Princeton.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Princeton you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Albany and Princeton, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Albany to Princeton and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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