Trains tickets from New York to Albany (NY)

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TomorrowMay 1
from $47
FriMay 2
from $55
SatMay 3
from $47
SunMay 4
from $47
MonMay 5
from $47
TueMay 6
from $47
WedMay 7
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ThuMay 8
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Next departures to Albany

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: ALB Airport
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York to Albany.

Bus
Average Price$22 - $92Average Duration3h 10m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$44 - $115Average Duration2h 30m
19kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from New York to Albany

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day
2h 30mAverage Duration
$44Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Train New York to Albany: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$44
Average train trip duration2h 30m
Number of daily trains10
Earliest train departure7:15am
Distance131 miles (211 km)
Latest train departure10:45pm

New York to Albany Train

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

Best price found
04/28
$47
04/29
$47
Today
$47
05/01
$47
05/02
$55
05/03
$47
05/04
$47
05/05
$47
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York to Albany was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $47

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

You can expect to pay from $47 to $482 for a train ticket from New York to Albany based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-05-01.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Albany, 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.

By choosing the train between New York and Albany, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from New York to Albany while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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