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New York Albany

Lowest Price
$41
Highest Price
$85
Daily Trains
14

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Schedule

2026-04-22
DepartsArrivesDurationServicePriceTransfers
1:30am
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
3:59am
Albany-Rensselaer Train Station
2h 29m
USEMS
#243
$55Direct
3:25am
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
5:56am
Albany-Rensselaer Train Station
2h 31m
USEMS
#245
$41Direct
11:15am
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
1:50pm
Albany-Rensselaer Train Station
2h 35m
USMLF
#63
$63Direct
12:15pm
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
2:52pm
Albany-Rensselaer Train Station
2h 37m
USADK
#69
$47Direct
2:20pm
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
4:50pm
Albany-Rensselaer Train Station
2h 30m
USEMS
#281
$63Direct
3:20pm
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
5:51pm
Albany-Rensselaer Train Station
2h 31m
USEMS
#233
$55Direct
5:20pm
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
7:45pm
Albany-Rensselaer Train Station
2h 25m
USEMS
#283
$63Direct
6:19pm
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
8:49pm
Albany-Rensselaer Train Station
2h 30m
USEAX
#291
$47Direct
6:19pm
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
10:45pm
Albany International Airport
4h 26m
AMT
#291:6064
$511 stop
7:15pm
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
9:47pm
Albany-Rensselaer Train Station
2h 32m
USEMS
#235
$55Direct
7:40pm
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
10:20pm
Albany-Rensselaer Train Station
2h 40m
USLSL
#49
$85Direct
8:45pm
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
11:10pm
Albany-Rensselaer Train Station
2h 25m
USEMS
#237
$85Direct
9:47pm
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
12:28am
Albany-Rensselaer Train Station
2h 41m
USEMS
#239
$63Direct
10:46pm
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
1:15am
Albany-Rensselaer Train Station
2h 29m
USEMS
#241
$73Direct

Price History

Travel DateLowest PriceChecked
2026-04-22$412026-04-21
2026-04-21$412026-04-20
2026-04-20$412026-04-19
2026-04-19$412026-04-18
2026-04-18$472026-04-17
2026-04-17$412026-04-16
2026-04-16$412026-04-15
2026-04-15$412026-04-14

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About the New York to Albany Train Route

Amtrak train tickets from New York to Albany currently range from $41 to $85, with 14 trains running daily. Prices vary based on travel date, time of day, and how far in advance you book.

Services on this route include USEMS, USMLF, USADK, USEAX, AMT, USLSL. The fastest trip takes 2h 25m, while the longest is 4h 26m.

Trains depart from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station and arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Train Station, Albany International Airport.

Tips for Finding Cheap New York to Albany Train Tickets

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the train from New York to Albany cost?

Fares currently range from $41 to $85. Prices depend on service class, travel date, and how far in advance you book.

How long is the train ride from New York to Albany?

The fastest train takes about 2 hours and 25 minutes. Travel time varies by service type and number of stops.

How many trains run daily from New York to Albany?

There are typically 14 trains per day on this route. Frequency may vary on weekends and holidays.

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