How much does a train ticket from Burlington to Albany cost?

The average train ticket price from Burlington to Albany is $38. The best way to find train tickets from Burlington to Albany is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Burlington to Albany?

A train trip between Burlington and Albany is around 4h 31m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 31m. This is the time it takes to travel the 129 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Burlington and Albany?

The number of trains from Burlington to Albany can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Burlington to Albany by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Burlington to Albany?

When taking the train from Burlington to Albany, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train Burlington to Albany from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Burlington to Albany on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:50am	Burlington Union Station	4h 31m	2:21pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train	9:50am	Burlington Union Station	4h 31m	2:21pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train	9:50am	Burlington Union Station	4h 31m	2:21pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train	9:50am	Burlington Union Station	4h 31m	2:21pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train	9:50am	Burlington Union Station	4h 31m	2:21pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Burlington to Albany

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 4 hours 31 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

4h 31mAverage Duration

130 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $54	Average Duration4h 57m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $38	Average Duration4h 31m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Burlington, VT, US and Albany, NY?

Burlington, VT, US

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Burlington Airport
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Albany, NY

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Albany Airport
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,599 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5599 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 $32

Amtrak Burlington Albany recent customer reviews

getting tickets online was a help. People were friendly and unintrusive for the whole trip. Everything went as advertised (somewhat of a rarity these days)

Timothy S.

August 29, 2025

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Burlington, VT, US to Albany, NY by train

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Which train companies travel from Burlington to Albany?

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

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$35

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$35

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The cheapest trip from Burlington, VT, US to Albany, NY was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $35

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

You can expect to pay from $35 to $74 for a train ticket from Burlington, VT, US to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-11-23.

What's the cheapest way to go from Burlington, VT, US to Albany, NY?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time4h 57m	Avg Price$49	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 31m	Avg Price$38	Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Burlington, VT, US and Albany, NY is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $38 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $32. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Albany, NY, choose the train, as it will take you from Burlington, VT, US to Albany, NY in about 4h 31m - that's the fastest way to get there!