The cheapest and fastest trains from Penn Station, New York, NY to Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY
Cheapest price
€38
Average price
€95
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penn Station, New York, NY to Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penn Station, New York, NY to Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY will cost around €95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.
Of the 9 trains that leave Penn Station, New York, NY for Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY on Sun, Mar 15, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 15 the direct trains cover the 211 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Sun, Mar 15 the slowest trains will take 2 h 32 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.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Penn Station, New York, NY to Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penn Station, New York, NY to Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €174.
Distance: 211 km
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3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Penn Station, New York, NY to Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Penn Station, New York, NY to Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY trains for today, Saturday, March 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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233 Empire Service | 3:20 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h31 | 5:51 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
291 Ethan Allen Express | 6:19 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h30 | 8:49 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
235 Empire Service | 7:15 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h32 | 9:47 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
49 Lake Shore Limited | 7:40 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h40 | 10:20 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
237 Empire Service | 8:45 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h25 | 11:10 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
239 Empire Service | 9:47 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h41 | 12:28 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
241 Empire Service | 10:46 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h29 | 1:15 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, March 15 | |||||
245 Empire Service | 2:45 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h30 | 5:15 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
69 Adirondack | 11:15 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h35 | 1:50 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
63 Maple Leaf | 11:15 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h35 | 1:50 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Penn Station, New York, NY to Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY
Trains from Penn Station, New York, NY to Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €36 but you can travel from only €23 by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:24, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 211 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 211 km |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €36 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 02:24 |
Last train 23:46 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Penn Station, New York, NY to Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Penn Station, New York, NY and Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY from €23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Penn Station, New York, NY to Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penn Station, New York, NY to Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, 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 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Penn Station, New York, NY to Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, 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.


