The cheapest and fastest trains from Albany, NY to Long Beach, NY
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
230 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Albany, NY to Long Beach, NY 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 Long Beach, NY will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 1 trains that leave Albany, NY for Long Beach, NY on Tue, Aug 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct trains cover the 230 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
On Tue, Aug 25 the slowest trains will take 2 h 4 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.
10:50 AM2h04Albany, NY12:54 PMLong Beach, NY$451One-way0 transfers
10:50 AM2h04Albany, NY12:54 PMLong Beach, NY$451One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Albany, NY to Long Beach, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albany, NY to Long Beach, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $265.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$98 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $787 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Albany, NY to Long Beach, NY:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albany, NY to Long Beach, NY costing on average $98 (€79).
A bus is $729 (€587) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Long Beach, NY costing on average $787 (€633).
Other travel options to Long Beach, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 41m.
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
You'll arrive about 53m sooner (2h 30m by train vs 3h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $98 (€79) compared to roughly $35 (€28) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Albany, NY to Long Beach, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Albany, NY to Long Beach, NY trains for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:10 PM Albany, NY | 3h45 | 7:55 PM Long Beach, NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Albany, NY | 4h08 | 8:38 PM Long Beach, NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:40 PM Albany, NY | 4h01 | 11:41 PM Long Beach, NY | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, August 25 | |||||
![]() | 10:50 AM Albany, NY | 2h04 | 12:54 PM Long Beach, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Albany, NY to Long Beach, NY
Trains from Albany, NY to Long Beach, NY run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by bus.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 142 miles (230 km) distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 142 miles (230 km) |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 11:25 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak from Albany, NY to Long Beach, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Albany, NY and Long Beach, NY from $41 (€33). 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 Long Beach, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Albany, NY to Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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