Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Albany, NY to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Amtrak 250 Empire Service | 06:25AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 7h57 | 02:22PM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
Amtrak 250 Empire Service | 06:25AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 7h51 | 02:16PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
Amtrak 260 Empire Service | 08:10AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 9h14 | 05:24PM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
Amtrak 260 Empire Service | 08:10AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 9h05 | 05:15PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
Amtrak 238 Empire Service | 12:10PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 7h40 | 07:50PM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
Amtrak 238 Empire Service | 12:10PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 7h36 | 07:46PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
Amtrak 284 Empire Service | 01:05PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 8h15 | 09:20PM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
Amtrak 284 Empire Service | 01:05PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 8h09 | 09:14PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
Amtrak 256 Empire Service | 02:10PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 9h49 | 11:59PM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
Amtrak 256 Empire Service | 02:10PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 9h42 | 11:52PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer |
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Fastest Journey
7 h 36 m
Average
8 h 31 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
223 km
It's difficult to get from Albany, NY to Boston, MA without transferring at least once.
Distance | 138 miles (223 km) |
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Average train duration | 4 h 57 min |
Average train ticket price | $97 (€83) |
Train frequency | 2 a day |
Direct train | Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day |
Train companies | Amtrak or Amtrak Acela |
Trains from Albany, NY to Boston, MA cover the 138 miles (223 km) long trip taking on average 4 h 57 min with our travel partners like Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $31 (€26), but the average price of train tickets is $97 (€83).
Travel between Albany, NY and Boston, MA from $25 (€21) with Omio’s train partners Amtrak and Amtrak Acela! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey from Albany, NY to Boston, MA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.
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