How much is the train ticket from Burlington to Albany?

The cheapest train tickets from Burlington to Albany start from R 648. The average price for this train route is around R 648. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Burlington to Albany?

The average train journey time from Burlington to Albany is 4h 31m, covering a distance of 209 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 31m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Burlington to Albany 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 Burlington to Albany?

The earliest train from Burlington to Albany departs at 09:50. And the latest train departs at 09:50.

Train Burlington to Albany from R 606 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Burlington to Albany on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	09:50	Burlington Union Station	4h 31m	14:21	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	CheapestFastest
	Train	09:50	Burlington Union Station	4h 31m	14:21	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags

Next departures from Burlington to Albany on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	09:50	Burlington Union Station	4h 31m	14:21	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	CheapestFastest
	Train	09:50	Burlington Union Station	4h 31m	14:21	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:56 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Burlington to Albany

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 4 hours 31 minutes and with fares starting at just R 648, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

4h 31mAverage duration

209 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 768 - R 934	Average duration4h 57m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 648 - R 719	Average duration4h 31m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Burlington, VT, US and Albany, NY?

Burlington, VT, US

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Burlington Airport

Albany, NY

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Albany Airport

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 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 648

Amtrak Burlington Albany recent customer reviews

getting tickets online was a help. People were friendly and unintrusive for the whole trip. Everything went as advertised (somewhat of a rarity these days)

Timothy S.

29 August 2025

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Burlington, VT, US to Albany, NY 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 Burlington to Albany?
The cheapest train tickets from Burlington to Albany start from R 648. The average price for this train route is around R 648. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Burlington to Albany?
The average train journey time from Burlington to Albany is 4h 31m, covering a distance of 209 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 31m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Burlington to Albany 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 Burlington to Albany?
The earliest train from Burlington to Albany departs at 09:50. And the latest train departs at 09:50.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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The cheapest trip from Burlington, VT, US to Albany, NY was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 606

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

You can expect to pay from R 606 to R 1 280 for a train ticket from Burlington, VT, US to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 606, which is on 2025-12-13.

What's the cheapest way to go from Burlington, VT, US to Albany, NY?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time4h 57m	Avg priceR 844	Daily departures10
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 31m	Avg priceR 648	Daily departures1

The best way to travel between Burlington, VT, US and Albany, NY is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 648 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 648. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Albany, NY, choose the train, as it will take you from Burlington, VT, US to Albany, NY in about 4h 31m – that's the fastest way to get there!