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Pérez Art Museum Miami
Leading contemporary art museum with global exhibitions, sculpture gardens, and Biscayne Bay views in downtown Miami.
Cheapest price
$228
Average price
$228
Fastest journey
1 d 8 h 54 m
Average duration
1 d 8 h 54 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1966 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rensselaer, NY to Miami, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rensselaer, NY to Miami, FL will cost around $228 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $228.
Of the 1 trains that leave Rensselaer, NY for Miami, FL on Fri, Aug 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 07 the direct trains cover the 1966 km distance in an average of 1 d 8 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 8 h 54 m .
On Fri, Aug 07 the slowest trains will take 1 d 8 h 54 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rensselaer, NY to Miami, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $309. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 12h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $309, and a flight costs an average of $361.
Distance: 1221 miles (1966 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$334 Average price | $570 Average price | $330 Average price Cheapest | $287 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
31h 24m Average total duration 30h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 9m Average total duration Fastest 12h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 50h 5m Average total duration 49h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rensselaer, NY to Miami, FL:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rensselaer, NY to Miami, FL costing on average $334.
A bus is $240 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rensselaer, NY to Miami, FL costing on average $570.
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 30h 54m.
Bus takes on average 49h 35m.
Tickets start at around $334 compared to roughly $287 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-47.39. The journey takes 30h 54m versus 20h 47m 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 Rensselaer, NY to Miami, FL trains for today, Thursday, August 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:15 AM Rensselaer, NY | 31h44 | 6:59 PM Miami, FL | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Rensselaer, NY to Miami, FL run on average 1 times per day, taking around 30h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $228 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:05, the last at 10:05. The fastest train covers the 1221 miles (1966 km) distance in 32h 54m.
Distance 1221 miles (1966 km) |
Average train duration 30h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $228 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 32h 54m |
First train 7:05 AM |
Last train 10:05 AM |
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Most Rensselaer, NY to Miami, FL trains use the Albany-Rensselaer Station to Miami Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Rensselaer, NY and Miami, FL train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Miami Station is 10 km from Miami city centre. Public transport options include:
Miami Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Knife Restaurant, La Estacion American Brasserie
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Ticket office support is available at Miami Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Miami Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Miami Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Miami Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Miami Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, Hilton Miami Downtown, Holiday Inn Port of Miami-Downtown.
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