The cheapest and fastest trains from Albany, NY to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£163
Fastest journey
4 h 57 m
Average duration
7 h 6 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
223 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Albany, NY to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albany, NY to Boston, MA will cost around £163 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
Of the 8 trains that leave Albany, NY for Boston, MA every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 223 km distance in an average of 7 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
448 Lake Shore Limited
448 Lake Shore Limited
68 Adirondack · 66 Northeast Regional
68 Adirondack · 66 Northeast Regional
290 Ethan Allen Express · 132 Northeast Regional
448 Lake Shore Limited
448 Lake Shore Limited
284 Empire Service · 96 Northeast Regional
284 Empire Service · 96 Northeast Regional
290 Ethan Allen Express · 132 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Albany, NY to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albany, NY to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £278.
Distance: 223 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£165 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest | £512 Average Price |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 28m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Albany, NY to Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Albany, NY to Boston, MA trains for today, Saturday 10 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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448 Lake Shore Limited | 20:27 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 5h05 | 01:32 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
448 Lake Shore Limited | 20:27 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 4h57 | 01:24 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 11 January | |||||
68 Adirondack · 66 Northeast Regional | 00:40 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 14h18 | 14:58 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
68 Adirondack · 66 Northeast Regional | 00:40 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 14h25 | 15:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
284 Empire Service · 96 Northeast Regional | 18:05 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 8h15 | 02:20 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
284 Empire Service · 96 Northeast Regional | 18:05 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 8h09 | 02:14 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
290 Ethan Allen Express · 132 Northeast Regional | 19:48 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 9h11 | 04:59 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
290 Ethan Allen Express · 132 Northeast Regional | 19:48 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 9h04 | 04:52 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Albany, NY to Boston, MA
Trains from Albany, NY to Boston, MA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £70 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 19:41. The fastest train covers the 223 km distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 223 km |
Average train duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £70 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 10m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 19:41 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Albany, NY to Boston, MA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Albany, NY and Boston, MA from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Albany, NY to Boston, MA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Albany, NY to Boston, MA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Albany, NY and Boston, MA
- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity.
- Sorellina
- Atlantic Fish Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Copley Square Hotel
- The Westin Copley Place
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
- Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
- Subway: Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
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