Trains from Newark, NJ to Albany, NY

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TodayApr 27
from $79
TomorrowApr 28
from $47
MonApr 29
from $53
TueApr 30
from $53
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $79
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $99
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $155
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $154
Train Newark to Albany: Trip Overview

Train Newark to Albany: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$70
Average train trip duration3h 59m
Number of daily trains26
Earliest train departure1:34 AM
Distance134 miles (215 km)
Latest train departure8:14 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Newark to Albany Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains26
Earliest and Latest Train Departures1:34AM - 8:14PM
Minimum Price$47
Average Ticket Price$70
Minimum Trip Duration3h13m
Average Train Trip Duration3h59m
Distance134 miles (215 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Newark - Albany

The average train ticket price from Newark to Albany is $70. The best way to find train tickets from Newark 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!

A train trip between Newark and Albany is around 3h 59m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 13m. This is the time it takes to travel the 135 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Newark to Albany can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 26. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Newark to Albany by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

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

Trains traveling between Newark and Albany leave from Penn Station or Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive at Albany Airport.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/25
$44
04/26
No data
Today
No data
04/28
No data
04/29
$45
04/30
No data
05/01
$45
05/02
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The cheapest trip from Newark to Albany was searched and found on Apr 25, 2024 with a price of $44

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

You can expect to pay from $44 to $101 for a train ticket from Newark to Albany based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2024-04-29.

Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Newark to Albany is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

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 Newark and Albany, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Albany to Newark

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