Train from Albany to NYC Penn Station

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Albany to New York is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to New York, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Albany and New York, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Albany to New York while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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Train  •  2h 33m

  1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to New York Penn Station Empire Service / ...

$65 - $130

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Bus  •  3h 10m

  1. Take the bus from Albany, Ny to New York, Ny 291 / ...

$27 - $210

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Bus via SUNY Collins Circle  •  4h 20m

  1. Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY OurBus

$36 - $47

Drive  •  2h 42m

  1. Drive from Albany to New York 245.2 km

$35 - $55

Line 905 bus, fly to New York La Guardia, train  •  4h 25m

  1. Take the line 905 bus from Capitol/Hawk Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center
  2. Fly from Albany (ALB) to New York La Guardia (LGA) ALB - LGA
  3. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Station

$192 - $1,030

Line 905 bus, fly to Newark, train  •  4h 31m

  1. Take the line 905 bus from Capitol/Hawk Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center
  2. Fly from Albany (ALB) to Newark (EWR) ALB - EWR
  3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station

$167 - $487

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Albany to New York by train

The train journey time between Albany and New York is around 2h 33m and covers a distance of around 227 km. Operated by Amtrak and VIA Rail, the Albany to New York train service departs from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arrives in New York Penn Station. Typically 108 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

108 Weekly Trains

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Am I allowed to travel from Albany to New York?

Yes, travel within United States is currently allowed.

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Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply

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The social distance requirement in New York is 2 metres.

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Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800-232-4636.

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Questions & Answers

What is the most cost-effective way to get from Albany to New York?

The cost-effective way to get from Albany to New York is to bus, which costs $27 - $210 and takes 3h 10m.

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What is the fastest way to get from Albany to New York?

The quickest way to get from Albany to New York is to train which costs $65 - $130 and takes 2h 33m.

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Is there a direct bus between Albany and New York?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Albany, Ny and arriving at New York, Ny. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

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Is there a direct train between Albany and New York?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station and arriving at New York Penn Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 33m.

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How far is it from Albany to New York?

The distance between Albany and New York is 215 km. The road distance is 245.2 km.

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How do I travel from Albany to New York without a car?

The best way to get from Albany to New York without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $65 - $130.

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How long does it take to get from Albany to New York?

The train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to New York Penn Station takes 2h 33m including transfers and departs hourly.

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Where do I catch the Albany to New York bus from?

Albany to New York bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany, Ny station.

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Where do I catch the Albany to New York train from?

Albany to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

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Train or bus from Albany to New York?

The best way to get from Albany to New York is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $210 and takes 3h 10m.

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  • Distance: 214.6 km
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What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and New York, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $40 - $60 and the journey takes 2h 33m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Albany, Ny to New York, Ny every 3 hours. Tickets cost $50 - $70 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Five other operators also service this route.

Airlines

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Delta

Websitedelta.com

Flights from Albany to New York La Guardia
Ave. Duration1h 9mWhenEvery dayEstimated price$310 - $410

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United Airlines

Websiteunited.com

Flights from Albany to Newark
Ave. Duration1h 21mWhenEvery dayEstimated price$270 - $600

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Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Phone+1 800-872-7245Websiteamtrak.com
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration2h 33mFrequencyHourlyEstimated price$40 - $60WebsiteAmtrakCoach Seat$40 - $60Premium$260 - $370Flexi Coach Seat$65 - $100Business Seat$65 - $95

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VIA Rail

Phone+1 1 888 842-7245Websiteviarail.ca

Train from Albany to New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration2h 35mFrequencyOnce dailyEstimated price$65 - $130WebsiteVIA RailEscape$35 - $55Business$95 - $120Economy$65 - $70EconomyPlus$90 - $130

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Long Island Rail Road

Phone+1 718-217-5477Websitenew.mta.info

Train from Woodside to New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration11 minFrequencyEvery 15 minutesEstimated price$4 - $16WebsiteLIRROff Peak$8 - $12Peak$4 - $16

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NJ Transit

Phone+1 973-275-5555Websitenjtransit.com

Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration26 minFrequencyEvery 20 minutesEstimated price$18 - $22Schedules atnjtransit.com

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Trailways

Phone+1 800-858-8555Websitetrailways.com

Bus from Albany, Ny to New York, Ny
Ave. Duration3h 10mFrequencyEvery 3 hoursEstimated price$50 - $70Schedules attrailways.com

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Fox Bus

Websitegotobus.com

Bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtown
Ave. Duration2h 30mFrequency5 times a dayEstimated price$34Schedules atgotobus.com

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Greyhound USA

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

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Phone+1 214-849-8100/[email protected]
Bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY
Ave. Duration2h 35mFrequency3 times a dayEstimated price$29 - $45Websitegreyhound.comEconomy$29 - $45Flexible$55 - $80

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Capital Bus Tour

Websitecapitalbustour.com

Bus from Albany, NY - LC Coach Bus 217 Central Ave. to New York - Oakwood 888 6th Ave.
Ave. Duration3hFrequency4 times a dayEstimated price$27Schedules atcapitalbustour.comBook atgotobus.com

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Bus Ticket Inc.

Websitegotobus.com

Bus from Albany - 259 Central Ave to Madison Av/ E 33 St
Ave. Duration2h 30mFrequencyTwice dailyEstimated price$65 - $210Schedules atgotobus.comBook atgotobus.com

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Megabus

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Bus from Albany-Rensselaer to New York, NY
Ave. Duration2h 40mFrequencyOnce dailyEstimated price$27 - $50Book atmegabus.com

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OurBus

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Ave. Duration3hFrequencyOnce a weekEstimated price$35 - $45Book atourbus.com

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Capital District Transportation (CDTA)

Phone+1 518-482-8822Websitecdta.org

Bus from Capitol/Hawk Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center
Ave. Duration20 minFrequencyEvery 10 minutesEstimated price$1 - $2Schedules atcdta.orgSenior/Disabled$1Base fare$2

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More Questions & Answers

How long is the flight from Albany to New York?

The quickest flight from Albany Airport to New York La Guardia Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.

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Where does the Albany to New York bus arrive?

Albany to New York bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York, Ny station.

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Where does the Albany to New York train arrive?

Albany to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New York Penn Station.

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Can I drive from Albany to New York?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to New York is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Albany to New York.

How much is a Amtrak from Albany to Penn Station?

Amtrak from Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak to Penn Station train information: Average Duration: 2 h 34 min. Average Price: $41. Amtrak frequency: 9 a day.

How much is train from Albany to NYC?

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Is Amtrak running from Albany to NYC?

With frequent daily trains between NYC and Albany (and others that continue to Buffalo and Niagara Falls), business and leisure travel has never been easier.

How long is the Amtrak train from Albany to NYC?

From Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station to Penn Station, the train ride is approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes with only 6 stops.