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The cheapest and fastest trains from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY

Showing times and prices for Jun 15

Cheapest price

$35

Average price

$62

Fastest journey

2 h 36 m

Average duration

2 h 49 m

Trains per day

Distance

200 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Syracuse, NY for Albany, NY on Sun, Jun 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jun 15 the direct trains cover the 200 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .

On Sun, Jun 15 the slowest trains will take 3 h 11 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.

12:06PM2h36

Syracuse, NY

02:42PMAlbany, NY

$351One-way

0 transfers

07:54PM3h11

Syracuse, NY

11:05PMAlbany, NY

$551One-way

0 transfers

02:59PM2h40

Syracuse, NY

05:39PMAlbany, NY

$951One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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Most popular Train	Bus
€30 Average price Cheapest	€33 Average price
3h 28m Average duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 33m Average duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY

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Trains from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $26 (€21)

Distance

123 miles (199 km)

Average train duration

2h 58m

Cheapest ticket price

$32 (€26)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 36m

First train

12:06

Last train

19:54

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $26 (€21)

Train companies: Amtrak and VIA Rail from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY trains

Buy your official Amtrak and VIA Rail train tickets from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY from $32 (€26) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Amtrak from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 36 min
Cheapest Price: $32
Amtrak frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Trains from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY

FAQs: Travel by train from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY.

Cheap train tickets from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY can start from as little as $31 (€26) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY is $35 (€28); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY train time is 2 h 36 min covering the 123 mile (199 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY leaves at 7: 01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY leaves at 7: 33 PM.

Yes, there are 5 direct trains a day from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY with Amtrak or VIA Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the trip from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY you can take a train with Amtrak or VIA Rail. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 33 PM.

A trip to Albany, NY from Syracuse, NY is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 36 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY by train is January.

You have options as you can travel between Syracuse, NY and Albany, NY 2 different ways: train or bus.