The cheapest and fastest trains from Albany, NY to Niagara Falls, NY
Cheapest price
$134
Average price
$134
Fastest journey
6 h 18 m
Average duration
6 h 23 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Albany, NY to Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls, NY will cost around $134 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $134.
Of the 3 trains that leave Albany, NY for Niagara Falls, NY on Sun, Nov 23, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 23 the direct trains cover the 435 km distance in an average of 6 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 18 m .
On Sun, Nov 23 the slowest trains will take 6 h 32 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Albany, NY to Niagara Falls, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albany, NY to Niagara Falls, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €49, and a bus costs an average of €42.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€52 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price |
7h 1m Average total duration Fastest 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 30m Average total duration 12h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Albany, NY to Niagara Falls, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Albany, NY to Niagara Falls, NY trains for today, Saturday, November 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63 Maple Leaf | 3:10 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 6h32 | 9:42 PM Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
63 Maple Leaf | 3:10 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 6h45 | 9:55 PM Niagara Falls station, Niagara Falls, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
281 Empire Service | 6:15 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 6h20 | 12:35 AM Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
283 Empire Service | 9:10 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 6h18 | 3:28 AM Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Albany, NY to Niagara Falls, NY
Trains from Albany, NY to Niagara Falls, NY run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) but you can travel from only $52 (€42) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:42, the last at 16:34. The fastest train covers the 270 miles (435 km) distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 270 miles (435 km) |
Average train duration 6h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 6h 20m |
First train 03:42 |
Last train 16:34 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Albany, NY to Niagara Falls, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Albany, NY and Niagara Falls, NY from $52 (€42). 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 Niagara Falls, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Albany, NY to Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Albany, NY to Niagara Falls, NY
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with several parking spaces for short and long-term use.
- Rainforest Cafe
- Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls USA
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Sheraton Niagara Falls
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Niagara Falls New York
- Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak services
- Bus: Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) buses available
- Taxi services available
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