The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Rensselaer, NY
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer, NY will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 9 trains that leave New York, NY for Rensselaer, NY every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 216 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 30 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.
245 Empire Service23:252h31Penn Station, New York, NY1:56Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY£341One-way0 changes
239 Empire Service17:472h41Penn Station, New York, NY20:28Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY£391One-way0 changes
237 Empire Service16:452h25Penn Station, New York, NY19:10Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY£391One-way0 changes
241 Empire Service18:462h29Penn Station, New York, NY21:15Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY£391One-way0 changes
243 Empire Service21:302h29Penn Station, New York, NY23:59Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY£461One-way0 changes
237 Empire Service16:452h25Penn Station, New York, NY19:10Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY£391One-way0 changes
243 Empire Service21:302h29Penn Station, New York, NY23:59Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY£461One-way0 changes
241 Empire Service18:462h29Penn Station, New York, NY21:15Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY£391One-way0 changes
291 Ethan Allen Express14:192h30Penn Station, New York, NY16:49Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY£871One-way0 changes
281 Empire Service10:202h30Penn Station, New York, NY12:50Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY£871One-way0 changes
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Compare train, coach and flight for New York, NY to Rensselaer, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Rensselaer, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £159.
Distance: 216 km
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New York, NY to Rensselaer, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Rensselaer, NY trains for today, Friday 22 May. 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 | |
281 Empire Service | 10:20 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h30 | 12:50 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 | |
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Overview: Train from New York, NY to Rensselaer, NY
Trains from New York, NY to Rensselaer, NY run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 216 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 216 km |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 4:48 |
Last train 23:25 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from New York, NY to Rensselaer, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New York, NY and Rensselaer, NY from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: New York, NY to Rensselaer, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in New York, NY and Rensselaer, NY
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- 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
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main entrance with an enclosed waiting area.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi services are also accessible.
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