The cheapest and fastest trains from Albany, NY to LaGuardia Airport
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€51
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Albany, NY to LaGuardia Airport 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 LaGuardia Airport will cost around €51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 2 trains that leave Albany, NY for LaGuardia Airport on Mon, Aug 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct trains cover the 209 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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.
6:48 PM2h01Albany, NY8:49 PMLaGuardia Airport€361One-way0 transfers
11:40 PM2h01Albany, NY1:41 AMLaGuardia Airport€671One-way0 transfers
11:40 PM2h01Albany, NY1:41 AMLaGuardia Airport€671One-way0 transfers
6:48 PM2h01Albany, NY8:49 PMLaGuardia Airport€361One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Albany, NY to LaGuardia Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albany, NY to LaGuardia Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €232.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€36 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €408 Average price | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 57m Average total duration 9h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 32m 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 LaGuardia Airport:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albany, NY to LaGuardia Airport costing on average €36.
A bus is €379 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to LaGuardia Airport costing on average €408.
Other travel options to LaGuardia Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
Flight takes on average 9h 57m.
The journey is about 9m faster (2h 23m by train vs 2h 32m by car) and roughly €22 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€36 vs €58). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Albany, NY to LaGuardia Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Albany, NY to LaGuardia Airport trains for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
230 Empire Service | 4:55 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 2h20 | 7:15 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
232 Empire Service | 5:55 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 2h20 | 8:15 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
234 Empire Service | 6:50 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 2h04 | 8:54 AM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
234 Empire Service | 6:50 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 2h31 | 9:21 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
48 Lake Shore Limited | 4:10 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 2h32 | 6:42 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Albany, NY to LaGuardia Airport
Trains from Albany, NY to LaGuardia Airport run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:00, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 129 miles (209 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 129 miles (209 km) |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 9:00 AM |
Last train 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Amtrak from Albany, NY to LaGuardia Airport trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Albany, NY and LaGuardia Airport from €22. 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 Albany, NY to LaGuardia Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Albany, NY to LaGuardia Airport 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 LaGuardia Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Albany, NY to LaGuardia Airport
Most Albany, NY to LaGuardia Airport trains use the Colonie, Albany International Airport to Penn Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Albany, NY and LaGuardia Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Colonie, Albany International Airport from Albany city centre
Colonie, Albany International Airport is 3 km from Albany city centre. Public transport options include:
Colonie, Albany International Airport train station facilities and services
Colonie, Albany International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Multiple dining options available within the airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are aTMs available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Colonie, Albany International Airport.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Colonie, Albany International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Colonie, Albany International Airport: The airport is accessible with elevators and reserved seating.
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