The cheapest and fastest trains from LaGuardia Airport to Albany, NY
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from LaGuardia Airport 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 LaGuardia Airport to Albany, NY will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 2 trains that leave LaGuardia Airport for Albany, NY on Fri, Apr 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Apr 03 the direct trains cover the 209 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 1 m .
On Fri, Apr 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 6 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.
6:44 PM2h01LaGuardia Airport8:45 PMAlbany, NY$451One-way0 transfers
2:50 AM2h06LaGuardia Airport4:56 AMAlbany, NY$521One-way0 transfers
6:44 PM2h01LaGuardia Airport8:45 PMAlbany, NY$451One-way0 transfers
2:50 AM2h06LaGuardia Airport4:56 AMAlbany, NY$521One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for LaGuardia Airport to Albany, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from LaGuardia Airport to Albany, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $179.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$49 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $457 Average price |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 26m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
LaGuardia Airport to Albany, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for LaGuardia Airport to Albany, NY trains for today, Thursday, April 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Adirondack | 12:44 PM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 2h08 | 2:52 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
233 Empire Service | 3:20 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h31 | 5:51 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
233 Empire Service | 3:44 PM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 2h07 | 5:51 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional · 291 Ethan Allen Express | 5:17 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 3h32 | 8:49 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
93 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited | 5:17 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 5h03 | 10:20 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
291 Ethan Allen Express | 6:19 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h30 | 8:49 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
| Friday, April 3 | |||||
243 Empire Service | 1:30 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h29 | 3:59 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
243 Empire Service | 1:55 AM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 2h04 | 3:59 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2h06 | 4:56 AM Albany, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
245 Empire Service | 3:25 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h31 | 5:56 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from LaGuardia Airport to Albany, NY
Trains from LaGuardia Airport to Albany, NY run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by bus.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 129 miles (209 km) distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 129 miles (209 km) |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 10:47 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak from LaGuardia Airport to Albany, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between LaGuardia Airport and Albany, NY from $23 (€18). 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 LaGuardia Airport to Albany, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from LaGuardia Airport 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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