How much is the train ticket from Albany to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Albany to Philadelphia start from R 952. The average price for this train route is around R 2 080. 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 11m, covering a distance of 322 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 37m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Albany to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on 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 05:25. And the latest train departs at 19:40.

Train Albany to Philadelphia from R 900 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Albany to Philadelphia on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 11m	00:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 20m	11:10	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	11:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Philadelphia on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 5m	01:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	16:30	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 5m	21:35	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	13:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	18:11	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	13:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 31m	18:36	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	13:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	18:11	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Philadelphia on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	16:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 35m	23:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 7m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	11:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Philadelphia on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1d 2h	22:27	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 7m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	11:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Philadelphia on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 11m	00:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 7m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	11:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Philadelphia on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 11m	00:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 7m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	11:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 773, 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 priceR 773 - R 3 635	Average duration7h 5m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 952 - R 12 175	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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 952

US train 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 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 952. The average price for this train route is around R 2 080. 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 11m, covering a distance of 322 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 37m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Albany to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on 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 05:25. And the latest train departs at 19:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

R 1 920

10/12

R 2 352

Today

R 1 764

12/12

R 3 442

13/12

R 2 076

14/12

No data

15/12

R 2 162

16/12

R 1 557

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 557

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 R 1 557 to R 11 639 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 R 1 557, which is on 2025-12-16.