Trains tickets from Boston, MA, US to Albany, NY

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TodayJun 23
from $267
TomorrowJun 24
from $183
WedJun 25
from $201
ThuJun 26
from $254
FriJun 27
from $298
SatJun 28
from $191
SunJun 29
from $268
MonJun 30
from $113

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Back Bay Station
    Arrival time: June 25 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Back Bay Station
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Back Bay Station
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Back Bay Station
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Albany.

Average Price$15 - $63Average Duration4h 45m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$17 - $414Average Duration7h 33m
20kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to Albany

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
4h 45mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Boston to Albany: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$89
Average train trip duration7h 33m
Number of daily trains23.192660550458715
Earliest train departure6:10am
Distance139 miles (223 km)
Latest train departure7:01pm

Boston to Albany Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/21
$218
06/22
$286
Today
$256
06/24
$175
06/25
$193
06/26
$244
06/27
$286
06/28
$183
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston to Albany was searched and found on Jun 24, 2025 with a price of $175

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

You can expect to pay from $175 to $488 for a train ticket from Boston to Albany based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $175 which is on 2025-06-24.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Boston and Albany is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Albany.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Albany you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Boston and Albany compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Boston to Albany, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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Train from Albany to Boston

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