Next train departures

Next departures from Albany to Philadelphia on 16 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 5m	01:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 11m	00:51	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	18:35	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 16m	00:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	18:35	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 16m	00:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	18:35	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 10m	01:45	30th Street Station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	18:35	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 10m	01:45	30th Street Station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 11m	00:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 5m	01:45	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Philadelphia on 17 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 11m	01:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	16:30	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 5m	21:35	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 35m	13:25	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	13:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	18:11	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 35m	13:25	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	13:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	18:11	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	08:15	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h	14:15	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	08:15	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h	14:15	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Philadelphia on 18 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	16:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 25m	22:35	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Albany to Philadelphia on 19 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 5m	01:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:55	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 16m	10:11	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:00	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 18m	09:18	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:55	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 16m	10:11	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:00	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 18m	09:18	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:55	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 24m	12:19	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:55	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 24m	12:19	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 34m	11:24	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Philadelphia on 20 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	18:35	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 10m	01:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:55	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 16m	10:11	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:00	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 18m	09:18	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:55	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 16m	10:11	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:00	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 18m	09:18	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:55	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 24m	12:19	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:55	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 24m	12:19	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 34m	11:24	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Philadelphia on 21 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 5m	01:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:55	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 16m	10:11	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:00	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 18m	09:18	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:55	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 16m	10:11	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:00	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 18m	09:18	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:55	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 24m	12:19	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:55	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 24m	12:19	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 34m	11:24	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Philadelphia on 22 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 5m	01:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:55	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 16m	10:11	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:00	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 18m	09:18	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:55	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 16m	10:11	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:00	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 18m	09:18	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:55	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 24m	12:19	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:55	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 24m	12:19	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 34m	11:24	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Philadelphia on 23 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 5m	01:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:55	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 16m	10:11	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:00	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 18m	09:18	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:55	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 16m	10:11	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:00	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 18m	09:18	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:55	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 24m	12:19	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	05:55	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 24m	12:19	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 34m	11:24	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Albany to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 5 hours 26 minutes and with fares starting at just R 928, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26train per day

5h 26mAverage duration

322 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 711 - R 3 172	Average duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 928 - R 8 151	Average duration5h 26m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/56 574 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.6

Based on 6574 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 928

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 from R 928. The average price for this train route is around R 1 766. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Albany to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Albany to Philadelphia is 5h 26m, covering a distance of 322 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 18m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Albany to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 26 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 05:00. And the latest train departs at 19:40.

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R 1 366

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R 1 720

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R 1 821

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R 7 940

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R 1 619

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R 1 147

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA, US was searched and found on 21 Oct 2026 with a price of R 1 147

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, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 147 to R 11 379 for a train ticket from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 147, which is on 2026-10-21.