Train from Philadelphia, PA to Albany, NY: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Albany on December 12
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak stationCheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
Train
30th Street Station
Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak stationFastest
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak stationNo tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak
Train
30th Street Station
Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak stationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak stationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Albany

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 7 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day
7h 45mAverage Duration
199 milesDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$39 - $248Average Duration7h 45m
8kg CO₂e
Average Price$56 - $725Average Duration5h 16m
29kg CO₂e

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Albany?

    The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Albany start from $56. The average price for this train route is around $126. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Albany?

    The average train ride duration from Philadelphia to Albany is 5h 16m, covering a distance of 200 miles (322 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 20m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the Philadelphia to Albany route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 25 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

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

    The earliest train departs from Philadelphia to Albany at 12:33am. And the latest train departs at 7:05pm.

  5. What is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Albany?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Albany?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Albany?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Albany?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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
$82
12/10
$100
Today
$99
12/12
$137
12/13
$125
12/14
$125
12/15
$93
12/16
$85
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Albany, NY was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $82

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

You can expect to pay from $82 to $595 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2025-12-16.

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