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Crailo State Historic Site
State historic house museum exploring early Dutch settlement, trade, and daily life along the upper Hudson.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Rensselaer, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Rensselaer, NY will cost around €63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €41.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 13 trains from New York, NY to Rensselaer, NY, including 13 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 216 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 2 h 30 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.
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Trains from New York, NY to Rensselaer, NY run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €37 but you can travel from only €23 by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 134 miles (216 km) distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 134 miles (216 km) |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €37 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
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The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Rensselaer, NY trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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63 Maple Leaf | 7:15 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h35 | 9:50 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
69 Adirondack | 8:15 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h37 | 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 | |
283 Empire Service | 1:20 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h25 | 3:45 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
291 Ethan Allen Express | 2:19 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h30 | 4:49 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 | |
49 Lake Shore Limited | 3:40 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h40 | 6:20 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
237 Empire Service | 4:45 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h25 | 7:10 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
239 Empire Service | 5:47 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h41 | 8:28 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
241 Empire Service | 6:46 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h29 | 9:15 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
243 Empire Service | 9:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h29 | 11:59 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
245 Empire Service | 11:25 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h31 | 1:56 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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State historic house museum exploring early Dutch settlement, trade, and daily life along the upper Hudson.
Regional history museum in nearby Troy with changing exhibitions on local culture, industry, and the Hudson Valley.
College museum presenting contemporary and historical art in thoughtfully curated exhibitions open to the public.
Scenic riverside trail and public park with skyline views, walking paths, and a popular overlook above the Hudson.
Popular urban rail-trail crossing forests and neighborhoods, suited to walking and cycling near Rensselaer.
Wooded city park with sports fields, picnic spots, and easy local walks for a relaxed outdoor stop.
Pork tenderloin sandwich is an Indiana staple: a breaded cutlet fried crisp and served on a bun, often comically larger than the bread.
Sugar cream pie is Indiana's state pie, made with cream, sugar, and nutmeg. Its simple farm-pantry roots make it a classic regional dessert.
Persimmon pudding is a traditional Hoosier dessert made from ripe native persimmons, flour, sugar, and spices, usually served warm.
Classic American steakhouse and grill serving steaks, burgers, and comfort food in a straightforward, casual setting.
Casual local pizzeria known for pizzas, sandwiches, and a relaxed small-town atmosphere suited to families and groups.
Long-running casual chain stop known for burgers, fries, and root beer in a nostalgic drive-in style atmosphere.
Moderate for U.S. travel. Lodging and dining are usually lower than major cities, but car-based transport and limited transit can raise visitor costs.
Tip 15-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Round up or tip 10% for taxis. Cafes often use tip jars or prompt screens.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New York, NY to Rensselaer, NY trains use the Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Station station pair. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Rensselaer, NY train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Penn Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Blue Bottle Coffee, Magnolia Bakery, Starbucks, The Pennsy Food Hall, Nick + Stef's Steakhouse, Penn & Sushi, Krispy Kreme Donuts, T.G.I. Friday's, NY Pizza Suprema, Blarney Stone, & many more
Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00. Information desks are located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Luggage storage is baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall. .
Available at Penn Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Penn Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Penn Station: Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Nearby hotels include The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea, Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street.
Albany-Rensselaer Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Albany-Rensselaer Station.
Ticket office support is available at Albany-Rensselaer Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Albany-Rensselaer Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Albany-Rensselaer Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Albany-Rensselaer Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
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