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, May 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 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, May 19 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 train with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $473.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $657 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 11m Average total duration 12h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 23m 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 Long Beach, NY:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Albany, NY to Long Beach, NY costing on average $59 (€48).
A train is $608 (€491) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Long Beach, NY costing on average $657 (€531).
Other travel options to Long Beach, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 10m.
Flight takes on average 12h 11m.
You'll arrive about 1h 3m sooner (2h 20m by train vs 3h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $49 (€39) 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.
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, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:50 AM Albany, NY | 3h55 | 10:45 AM Long Beach, NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Albany, NY | 3h34 | 11:49 AM Long Beach, NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:05 AM Albany, NY | 3h40 | 1:45 PM Long Beach, NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:15 AM Albany, NY | 3h35 | 2:50 PM Long Beach, NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:05 PM Albany, NY | 4h18 | 5:23 PM Long Beach, NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:48 PM Albany, NY | 3h42 | 6:30 PM Long Beach, NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 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 | |
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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 21 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) if you book in advance.
There are 16 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 2h 4m.
Distance 142 miles (230 km) |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€36) |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
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 $45 (€36). 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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