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 $216. 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 Wilmington to Albany?

The average train ride duration from Wilmington to Albany is 5h 41m, covering a distance of 222 miles (357 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 53m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Wilmington to Albany route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

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

The earliest train departs from Wilmington to Albany at 6:28am. And the latest train departs at 11:40pm.

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 14 reviews.

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.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Wilmington 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.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wilmington 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.

Train Wilmington to Albany from $52 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Albany on December 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	11:40pm	Wilmington Station	10h 10m	9:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	CheapestFastest
	Train	11:40pm	Wilmington Station	10h 10m	9:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Albany on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:40pm	Wilmington Station	10h 10m	9:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	2:11pm	Wilmington Station	4h 59m	7:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	Fastest
	Train	6:33am	Wilmington Station	6h 17m	12:50pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:11am	Wilmington Station	5h 39m	12:50pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
	Train	6:33am	Wilmington Station	6h 17m	12:50pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Albany on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:40pm	Wilmington Station	10h 10m	9:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	Cheapest
	Train	8:58am	Wilmington Station	4h 53m	1:51pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	Fastest
	Train	7:55am	Wilmington Station	4h 55m	12:50pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	2:17pm	Wilmington Station	4h 53m	7:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
	Train	7:55am	Wilmington Station	4h 55m	12:50pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Albany on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:40pm	Wilmington Station	10h 10m	9:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	2:11pm	Wilmington Station	4h 59m	7:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	Fastest
	Train	6:33am	Wilmington Station	6h 17m	12:50pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:11am	Wilmington Station	5h 39m	12:50pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
	Train	6:33am	Wilmington Station	6h 17m	12:50pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:32 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington 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 9 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

9h 50mAverage Duration

222 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $302	Average Duration9h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$56 - $926	Average Duration5h 41m	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Wilmington, DE and Albany, NY?

Wilmington, DE

A
Wilmington Station
100 French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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Albany, NY

A
Albany Airport
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

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

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.

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 $216. 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 Wilmington to Albany?
The average train ride duration from Wilmington to Albany is 5h 41m, covering a distance of 222 miles (357 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 53m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Wilmington to Albany route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Wilmington to Albany?
The earliest train departs from Wilmington to Albany at 6:28am. And the latest train departs at 11:40pm.
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 14 reviews.
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.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Wilmington 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.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wilmington 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

$108

12/10

$127

Today

$171

12/12

$187

12/13

$80

12/14

No data

12/15

$58

12/16

$58

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Albany, NY was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $58

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 $58 to $519 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 $58 which is on 2025-12-15.