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Crailo State Historic Site
State historic house museum exploring early Dutch settlement, trade, and daily life along the upper Hudson.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€38
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€81
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 29 m
Trains on Sep 20
12
Distance
216 km
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 €81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 12 trains from New York, NY to Rensselaer, NY, including 12 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 216 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 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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281Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Rensselaer, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, while a flight costs an average of €579.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€72 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €579 Average price | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Rensselaer, NY:
A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Rensselaer, NY costing on average €72.
A bus is €544 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Rensselaer, NY costing on average €579.
Other travel options to Rensselaer, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
Flight takes on average 3h 52m.
Tickets start at around €72 compared to roughly €27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-45.08. The journey takes 2h 33m versus 2h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Rensselaer, NY trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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63 | 7:15 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h35 | 9:50 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
233 | 11:20 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h31 | 1:51 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
283 | 1:20 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h25 | 3:45 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
291 | 2:19 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h30 | 4:49 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
235 | 3:15 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h32 | 5:47 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
49 | 3:40 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h40 | 6:20 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
237 | 4:54 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h24 | 7:18 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
239 | 5:54 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h40 | 8:34 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
241 | 6:56 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h29 | 9:25 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
243 | 9:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h29 | 11:59 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 €36 but you can travel from only €22 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 25m.
Distance 134 miles (216 km) |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €36 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 11:25 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Rensselaer, NY — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rensselaer, NY trip today.
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.
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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