Train from Wilmington, DE to Albany, NY: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Wilmington to Albany on February 15
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Wilmington Station
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Wilmington Station
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Wilmington Station
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Wilmington Station
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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Albany

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 8 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
8h 55mAverage Duration
222 milesDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$37 - $106Average Duration8h 55m
9kg CO₂e
Average Price$56 - $598Average Duration6h
32kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Wilmington, DE 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 Wilmington to Albany?

    The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Albany start from $56. The average price for this train route is around $139. 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 Wilmington to Albany?

    The average train ride duration from Wilmington to Albany is 6h, covering a distance of 222 miles (357 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 50m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

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

    The earliest train departs from Wilmington to Albany at 6:33am. And the latest train departs at 11:40pm.

  5. What is the best train operator from Wilmington 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 15 reviews.

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

    According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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

    According to Busbud traveler 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
02/12
$121
02/13
$121
Today
$101
02/15
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02/16
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02/17
$64
02/18
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Albany, NY was searched and found on Feb 17, 2026 with a price of $64

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

You can expect to pay from $64 to $478 for a train ticket from Wilmington, DE to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2026-02-17.

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