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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY
Showing times and prices for Jun 11
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$147
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
201 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY will cost around $147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Fast trains
Of the 20 trains that leave Bronx, NY for Albany, NY on Thu, Jun 11, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 11 the direct trains cover the 201 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
On Thu, Jun 11 the slowest trains will take 2 h 8 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.
245 Empire Service11:25 PM2h31Penn Station, New York, NY1:56 AMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$471One-way0 transfers- 243 Empire Service9:55 PM2h04Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY11:59 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$821One-way0 transfers
- 237 Empire Service4:45 PM2h25Penn Station, New York, NY7:10 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$831One-way0 transfers
- 243 Empire Service9:30 PM2h29Penn Station, New York, NY11:59 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$831One-way0 transfers
- 235 Empire Service3:39 PM2h08Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY5:47 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$951One-way0 transfers
- 283 Empire Service1:44 PM2h01Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY3:45 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$1181One-way0 transfers
- 243 Empire Service9:55 PM2h04Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY11:59 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$821One-way0 transfers
- 241 Empire Service7:09 PM2h06Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY9:15 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$1181One-way0 transfers
- 233 Empire Service11:44 AM2h07Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY1:51 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$1181One-way0 transfers
- 235 Empire Service3:39 PM2h08Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY5:47 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$951One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bronx, NY to Albany, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $426.
Distance: 124 miles (201 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $663 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 21m Average total duration 9h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).
This is compared to other travel options from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $48 (€39).
A bus is $620 (€504) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $663 (€539).
The fastest way to travel from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY is by train with an average journey time of 2h 19m.
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
Flight takes on average 9h 21m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bronx, NY and Albany, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (2h 19m by train vs 2h 21m by car). Tickets start at around $48 (€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.
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
Bronx, NY to Albany, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Bronx, NY to Albany, NY trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 141 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service | 7:26 AM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 5h24 | 12:50 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
| 69 Adirondack | 8:15 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h37 | 10:52 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 69 Adirondack | 8:44 AM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 2h08 | 10:52 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 281 Empire Service | 10:20 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h30 | 12:50 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 233 Empire Service | 11:20 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h31 | 1:51 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 233 Empire Service | 11:44 AM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 2h07 | 1:51 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 93 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited | 1:17 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 5h03 | 6:20 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
| 283 Empire Service | 1:20 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h25 | 3:45 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 283 Empire Service | 1:44 PM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 2h01 | 3:45 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 235 Empire Service | 3:15 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h32 | 5:47 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 173 Northeast Regional · 237 Empire Service | 3:23 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 3h47 | 7:10 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
| 235 Empire Service | 3:39 PM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 2h08 | 5:47 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 49 Lake Shore Limited | 3:40 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h40 | 6:20 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY
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Trains from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€35) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 124 miles (201 km) distance in 2h 1m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $27 (€22)
Distance 124 miles (201 km) |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€35) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 4 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $27 (€22)
Train companies: Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY trainsAmtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) trains will get you between Bronx, NY and Albany, NY from $27 (€22). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak
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Amtrak is the main passenger train operator in the United States, providing medium- and long-distance intercity services across 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Operating over 300 trains daily and serving more than 500 destinations, Amtrak connects cities and regions nationwide through routes such as the high-speed Acela in the Northeast Corridor, the scenic Coast Starlight along the West Coast, and the Empire Builder linking Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. Other notable services include the Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the unique Auto Train, which allows passengers to bring their cars onboard. Amtrak offers a variety of classes to suit different budgets and travel needs, including Coach, Business, First Class, and Sleeper Class with options like Roomettes, Bedrooms, and Bedroom Suites for overnight journeys. Ticket types include Saver, Value, Flexible, Business, and Premium. Onboard amenities vary by service but may include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, dining options, and lounge access on select trains. Popular routes include Washington, D.C.–Boston, San Diego–San Luis Obispo, San Jose–Sacramento, and Chicago–Seattle.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 1m
Cheapest Price
$44 (€35)
Amtrak frequency
20 a day
Luggage included
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at end of cars
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type and timing
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Amtrak
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with snacks, beverages, and light meals. Long-distance trains have full-service dining cars
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for Business and First Class. Optional fee for Coach Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, Red Cap assistance service, accessible platforms and stations
Pets
Small pets under 20 pounds allowed for $26 fee. Must be in carrier. Service animals travel free
Quiet zone
Metro-North Railroad (MNR)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 24m
Cheapest Price
$71 (€58)
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) frequency
8 a day
Complete guide to Albany
Things to do in Albany
Discover the best of Albany — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Albany trip today.
- Recommended
Albany Institute of History & Art
One of the oldest museums in the United States, known for Hudson River School paintings and regional history collections.
- Recommended
USS Slater
Historic World War II destroyer escort operating as a floating museum on the Hudson River, notable for naval history enthusiasts.
- Must visit
Empire State Plaza
Large government plaza with monumental modernist architecture, fountains, memorials, and broad public spaces for walking and photography.
- Must visit
Washington Park
Albany's best-known urban park, popular for seasonal events, gardens, and relaxed walks near historic neighborhoods.
- Recommended
Lark Street
Lively neighborhood corridor known for local character, independent shops, street life, and a strong arts scene.
Chicken Riggies
A Central New York and Capital Region favorite of rigatoni tossed with chicken and spicy tomato-cream sauce, often with peppers. It is a beloved upstate comfort dish.
- Vegetarian
Mozzarella Sticks With Melba Sauce
A regional bar-food classic in the Albany area, pairing fried mozzarella with sweet raspberry Melba sauce instead of marinara. It is a distinctive local combination.
Steamed Cheeseburger
A diner and lunch-counter style burger served simply with melted cheese, common across upstate New York comfort-food menus. It represents the area's casual eating culture.
Yono's Restaurant
An established fine-dining restaurant blending Indonesian and American influences, celebrated for polished service and a refined atmosphere.
Cafe Capriccio
A well-known Albany Italian restaurant with a loyal following, appreciated for handmade pastas, regional Italian cooking, and an intimate ambiance.
The City Beer Hall
A popular casual spot in a restored historic building, known for craft beer, elevated pub fare, and a lively social atmosphere.
United States Dollar
Generally moderate for U.S. travel. Hotels can rise on busy weekends, while casual dining and coffee stay fairly reasonable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- USD 10-18 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- USD 20-40 per person at a casual restaurant.
- Fine dining
- USD 60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- USD 3-6 for drip coffee or a latte.
Tipping culture
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 15-20% for taxis and delivery. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, USD 1-2 per bag for porters, and USD 2-5 per night for housekeeping.
FAQs: Trains from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bronx, NY to Albany, 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 Albany, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $44 (€35), while the average price is around $48 (€39).
The train from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY takes 2h 1m and runs 20 per day.
The distance by train from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY is 124 miles (201 km).
The first train from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY leaves at 5:00 AM.
The last train from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY leaves at 11:25 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY.
Yes, there is a direct train from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY. This service operates 15 times per day, provided by Amtrak.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY.
The train station in Bronx, NY that goes to Albany, NY is Penn Station, New York, NY, which connects to Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY.
The cheapest way to get from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY is by bus, with a cost of around $27 (€22).
The train journey from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY offers scenic views of the Hudson River, lush greenery, and picturesque landscapes, particularly during the fall when the foliage is vibrant.
A day trip from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 1m. However, there are 22 trains per day for this route. The distance is 124 miles (201 km).
Spending 2 to 3 days in Albany, NY is ideal to explore its historical sites, museums, and enjoy local dining experiences.
Yes, you can take the train from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY.
Since neither Bronx, NY nor Albany, NY are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Albany, NY include Utica, NY, White Plains, NY, Hudson, NY, Poughkeepsie, NY, Pittsfield, MA.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In Albany, NY, travelers should be cautious of petty theft, especially in crowded areas and on public transportation. Common scams include overcharging by taxi drivers and fake ticket sellers near popular attractions. It is advisable to use official transportation services and keep personal belongings secure to avoid pickpocketing. Staying in well-lit and populated areas at night enhances safety.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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