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Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Major art museum on the St. Johns River with a strong permanent collection and historic riverfront gardens.
Cheapest price
$565
Average price
$580
Fastest journey
23 h 19 m
Average duration
23 h 19 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1540 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Albany, NY to Jacksonville, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albany, NY to Jacksonville, FL will cost around $580 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $565.
Of the 2 trains that leave Albany, NY for Jacksonville, FL on Fri, Jul 10, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 1540 km distance in an average of 23 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 h 19 m .
On Fri, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 23 h 19 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albany, NY to Jacksonville, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $131. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $131, and a flight costs an average of $238.
Distance: 956 miles (1540 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$424 Average price | $227 Average price Cheapest | $485 Average price | $243 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 5m Average total duration 21h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 5m Average total duration 24h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration Fastest 6h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Albany, NY to Jacksonville, FL:
A bus is $197 (€162) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albany, NY to Jacksonville, FL costing on average $424 (€349).
A bus is $258 (€212) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Jacksonville, FL costing on average $485 (€399).
Other travel options to Jacksonville, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 21h 35m.
Bus takes on average 24h 35m.
Tickets start at around $424 (€349) compared to roughly $243 (€200) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-181.10 (€-148.92). The journey takes 21h 35m versus 15h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Albany, NY to Jacksonville, FL trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:05 PM Albany, NY | 23h19 | 1:24 PM Jacksonville, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:05 PM Albany, NY | 23h19 | 2:24 PM Jacksonville, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Albany, NY to Jacksonville, FL run on average 2 times per day, taking around 21h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $253 (€208) but you can travel from only $131 (€107) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 09:21, the last at 17:11. The fastest train covers the 956 miles (1540 km) distance in 23h 19m.
Distance 956 miles (1540 km) |
Average train duration 21h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $253 (€208) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 23h 19m |
First train 9:21 AM |
Last train 5:11 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 42 days |
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