The cheapest and fastest trains from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
201 km
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 $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bronx, NY for Albany, NY on Thu, Mar 12, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Mar 12 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, Mar 12 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.






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 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $337.
Distance: 124 miles (201 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$56 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $561 Average price |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 16m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bronx, NY to Albany, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Bronx, NY to Albany, NY trains for today, Wednesday, March 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
291 Ethan Allen Express | 6:43 PM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 2h06 | 8:49 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
235 Empire Service | 7:15 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h32 | 9:47 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
235 Empire Service | 7:39 PM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 2h08 | 9:47 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
49 Lake Shore Limited | 7:40 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h40 | 10:20 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
237 Empire Service | 8:45 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h25 | 11:10 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
239 Empire Service | 9:47 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h41 | 12:28 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
241 Empire Service | 10:46 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h29 | 1:15 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
241 Empire Service | 11:09 PM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 2h06 | 1:15 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, March 12 | |||||
243 Empire Service | 1:24 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h32 | 3:56 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
243 Empire Service | 1:50 AM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 2h06 | 3:56 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf | 2:16 AM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 11h34 | 1:50 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
67 Northeast Regional · 69 Adirondack | 2:16 AM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 11h34 | 1:50 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:50 AM Bronx, NY | 2h06 | 4:56 AM Albany, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY
Trains from Bronx, NY to Albany, NY run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€35) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
There are 14 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.
Distance 124 miles (201 km) |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€35) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 23:25 |
Cheapest month Oct |
Cheapest day Mon |
High season Jan - Mar |
Low season Jul - Sep |
Busiest day Wed |
Least busy day Wed |
Best day to book ahead 4 days |
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.
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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.

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