The cheapest and fastest trains from Albany, NY to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£87
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
9 h 14 m
Trains per day
4
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 £87 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
Of the 4 trains that leave Albany, NY for Boston, MA every day 4 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 9 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 14 h 18 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.








Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Albany, NY to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 £23. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 49m. 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 £23, and a flight costs an average of £143.
Distance: 223 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£74 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest | £380 Average Price |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 22m Average total duration 10h 22m 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, Wednesday 25 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
290 Ethan Allen Express · 168 Northeast Regional | 19:48 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 8h48 | 04:36 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
290 Ethan Allen Express · 168 Northeast Regional | 19:48 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 8h42 | 04:30 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
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 | |
| Thursday 26 February | |||||
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 | |
![]() | 00:40 Albany, NY | 14h18 | 14:58 Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:05 Albany, NY | 8h59 | 00:04 Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Albany, NY to Boston, MA
Trains from Albany, NY to Boston, MA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
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 4h 57m.
Distance 223 km |
Average train duration 5h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
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 £12. 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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