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New York State Museum
Wide-ranging museum covering New York history, nature and culture, with strong exhibits on the Hudson Valley and the September 11 rescue effort.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY 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 New York, NY to Albany, NY will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
To travel from New York, NY to Albany, NY you need to make at least one change.
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Trains from New York, NY to Albany, NY run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:56, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 217 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 217 km |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 1:56 |
Last train 23:25 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from New York, NY to Albany, NY.
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Albany, NY trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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63 Maple Leaf | 7:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h35 | 9:50 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
69 Adirondack | 8:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h37 | 10:52 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
281 Empire Service | 10:20 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h30 | 12:50 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
233 Empire Service | 11:20 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h31 | 13:51 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
283 Empire Service | 13:20 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h25 | 15:45 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
291 Ethan Allen Express | 14:19 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h30 | 16:49 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
235 Empire Service | 15:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h32 | 17:47 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
49 Lake Shore Limited | 15:40 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h40 | 18:20 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
237 Empire Service | 16:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h25 | 19:10 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
239 Empire Service | 17:47 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h41 | 20:28 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
241 Empire Service | 18:46 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h29 | 21:15 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
243 Empire Service | 21:30 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h29 | 23:59 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
245 Empire Service | 23:25 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h31 | 1:56 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Wide-ranging museum covering New York history, nature and culture, with strong exhibits on the Hudson Valley and the September 11 rescue effort.
Historic house museum with restored rooms and exhibits on the Ten Broeck family, Albany society and the surrounding formal garden.
Small local museum preserving Albany's Dutch roots, decorative arts and manuscripts in a historic setting near the city centre.
Large urban park with lake views, trails and open lawns. A dependable local favourite for walks, picnics and seasonal colours.
Riverfront park with walking paths, event spaces and broad Hudson views. It is a pleasant place for a stroll near downtown attractions.
Historic downtown street lined with 19th-century buildings, shops and cultural venues, useful for exploring Albany on foot between major sights.
A peppery dry-cured beef sausage linked to Albany’s historic Italian-American community, often served sliced with bread, cheese, or antipasti.
A regional hot dog topped with a spicy meat sauce, mustard, and onions. It is a long-standing Capital Region staple at classic luncheonettes.
Thin-crust bar pizza cut into squares and topped with tomato sauce and cheese. A familiar upstate New York pub and tavern favourite.
Refined New American restaurant serving seasonal dishes and cocktails in an elegant yet relaxed warehouse-style space.
Historic German-American beer hall known for sausages, schnitzel, and imported beer in a lively traditional setting.
Long-running local spot famous for mini hot dogs with meat sauce, plus other classic diner-style comfort food.
Moderate for a US state capital. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than New York City, while taxis and some downtown stays can still add up.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually get 10-15%. In cafés, small change or about $1 per drink is common.
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Most New York, NY to Albany, NY trains use the Penn Station to station pair. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Albany, NY train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Penn Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Blue Bottle Coffee, Magnolia Bakery, Starbucks, The Pennsy Food Hall, Nick + Stef's Steakhouse, Penn & Sushi, Krispy Kreme Donuts, T.G.I. Friday's, NY Pizza Suprema, Blarney Stone, & many more
Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00. Information desks are located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Luggage storage is baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall. .
Available at Penn Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Penn Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Penn Station: Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Nearby hotels include The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea, Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street.
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