How much is the train ticket from Albany to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Albany to Philadelphia start from $56. The average price for this train route is around $121. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Albany to Philadelphia?

The average train ride duration from Albany to Philadelphia is 5h 11m, covering a distance of 200 miles (322 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 37m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Albany to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 23 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Albany to Philadelphia?

The earliest train departs from Albany to Philadelphia at 5:25am. And the latest train departs at 7:40pm.

Train Albany to Philadelphia from $52 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:40pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 5m	1:45am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	4:30pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 5m	9:35pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	1:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	6:11pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	1:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 31m	6:36pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	1:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	6:11pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 35m	11:45pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 7m	2:12pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:25am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	11:56am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:25am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags

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

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	2:48pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 12m	8:00pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 7m	2:12pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:25am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	11:56am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:25am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:40pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 11m	12:51am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 7m	2:12pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:25am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	11:56am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:25am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags

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

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 7 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42bus per day

7h 5mAverage Duration

202 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $211	Average Duration7h 5m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$56 - $704	Average Duration5h 11m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5638 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $56

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $56. The average price for this train route is around $121. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Albany to Philadelphia?
The average train ride duration from Albany to Philadelphia is 5h 11m, covering a distance of 200 miles (322 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 37m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Albany to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 23 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Albany to Philadelphia?
The earliest train departs from Albany to Philadelphia at 5:25am. And the latest train departs at 7:40pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/09

$111

12/10

$136

Today

$186

12/12

$177

12/13

$120

12/14

No data

12/15

$125

12/16

$90

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $90

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 $90 to $673 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 $90 which is on 2025-12-16.