The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to Albany, NY
Cheapest price
£221
Average price
£261
Fastest journey
5 h 13 m
Average duration
7 h 10 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
223 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston, MA to Albany, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to Albany, NY will cost around £261 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £221.
Of the 10 trains that leave Boston, MA for Albany, NY 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 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 5 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.
67 Northeast Regional · 69 Adirondack18:4516h07South Station, Boston, MA10:52Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY£2211One-way1 change
67 Northeast Regional · 69 Adirondack18:5116h01Back Bay station, Boston, MA10:52Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY£2211One-way1 change
449 Lake Shore Limited12:505h20South Station, Boston, MA18:10Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY£2501One-way0 changes
449 Lake Shore Limited12:575h13Back Bay station, Boston, MA18:10Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY£2501One-way0 changes
67 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf18:5114h59Back Bay station, Boston, MA9:50Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY£2501One-way1 change
449 Lake Shore Limited12:575h13Back Bay station, Boston, MA18:10Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY£2501One-way0 changes
449 Lake Shore Limited12:505h20South Station, Boston, MA18:10Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY£2501One-way0 changes
99 Northeast Regional · 291 Ethan Allen Express8:458h04Back Bay station, Boston, MA16:49Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY£2921One-way1 change
99 Northeast Regional · 291 Ethan Allen Express8:408h09South Station, Boston, MA16:49Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY£2921One-way1 change
195 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service6:409h05Back Bay station, Boston, MA15:45Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY£2921One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Boston, MA to Albany, NY
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Albany, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 39m. 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 £26, and a flight costs an average of £131.
Distance: 223 km
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£79 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £384 Average Price |
5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 5m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Boston, MA to Albany, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Albany, NY trains for tomorrow, Saturday 11 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
195 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service | 10:35 South Station, Boston, MA | 9h10 | 19:45 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 change | |
195 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service | 10:40 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 9h05 | 19:45 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 change | |
99 Northeast Regional · 291 Ethan Allen Express | 12:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 8h09 | 20:49 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 change | |
99 Northeast Regional · 291 Ethan Allen Express | 12:45 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 8h04 | 20:49 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 change | |
449 Lake Shore Limited | 16:50 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h20 | 22:10 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
449 Lake Shore Limited | 16:57 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h13 | 22:10 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional · 69 Adirondack | 22:45 South Station, Boston, MA | 16h07 | 14:52 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 change | |
67 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf | 22:45 South Station, Boston, MA | 15h05 | 13:50 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 change | |
67 Northeast Regional · 69 Adirondack | 22:51 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 16h01 | 14:52 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 change | |
67 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf | 22:51 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 14h59 | 13:50 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Boston, MA to Albany, NY
Trains from Boston, MA to Albany, NY run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 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 5h 13m.
Distance 223 km |
Average train duration 5h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 13m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 19:41 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Boston, MA to Albany, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Boston, MA and Albany, NY from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Boston, MA to Albany, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston, MA to Albany, NY 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 Albany, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Boston, MA and Albany, NY
- 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
- 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
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