Find trains from New York to Albany, New York

New York Penn Station offers the most trains from New York City to Albany. It serves as the primary station for Amtrak trains to Albany from New York City. Newark Penn Station also offers some trains to Albany. Most of the New York City to Albany trains have their arrival station at Albany Rensselaer. Passengers are assured of securing train tickets as there are daily departures from New York Penn Station to Albany Rensselaer.

Amtrak is the main provider of New York City to Albany train tickets. Passengers using this train get to enjoy free Wi-Fi across all the classes of travel: Coach, Business, Sleeper, and First Class. Passengers on Amtrak trains from New York City to Albany are also treated to other amenities depending on the class of travel. The Coach Class seats are designed for passengers' comfort as they offer extra legroom and recline seats for stretching out. Vermonter, Palmetto, Northeast Regional, and Acela trains all offer Business Class travel with reserved seating, extra legroom, and non-alcoholic complimentary drinks. Business-class passengers also get a café car, foldable tables—ideal for travelers with laptops—and power outlets to keep their electronic devices powered throughout the journey. In First Class, passengers are treated to premium amenities, including luxurious seats with AC power outlets, extra-large spread-out tables, extra legroom, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Additionally, they get complimentary onboard beverage and food services and privileged access to the Amtrak train station lounge at the New York Moynihan Train Hall.

Amtrak train ticket holders are allowed to bring onboard two personal items of up to 25 lbs and two carry-on items that are less than 50 lbs. A tag with the passenger's name should be on each bag. Personal and carry-on items must be kept under the seats, designated baggage zones, overhead storage compartments, or with you. Storing items in empty seats, vestibules, aisles, or other places where they may cause a safety hazard is prohibited. An excess baggage fee is applied for any personal item and carry-on bag above the allowable limit. Each passenger is permitted to have a maximum of two excess bags. Passengers with infants under two years of age are allowed to carry additional infant items like diaper bags and strollers, and they are not included in the item limit. Self-defense and martial arts items, incendiaries like flammable gases, automotive, and some household items like furniture, machinery, powered tools, and car parts are not allowed onboard.

Pet policies for New York to Albany trains vary depending on the company. Amtrak allows passengers to bring dogs and cats weighing not more than 20 lbs (weight of the carrier plus the pet) for a ride of up to seven hours. The pet must be accompanied by a human as they are not allowed to travel as checked baggage. Passengers should ask for pet reservations in advance as only five pets are allowed per train and only one pet per passenger. Passengers can travel with their pets in Coach but not in First Class, bedroom accommodations, food service cars, and non-Acela Business class.

A train ride to Albany from New York City is always more than just a trip. Passengers on trains to Albany from New York City get to explore the greatness of the Hudson River Valley, and the excitement created by the iconic big city. Sit on the left side of the train when traveling from New York City to Albany to get the best views of the Hudson Riverside communities of Poughkeepsie, Rhinecliff, Yonkers, and Croton Harmon.

See available tickets from New York to Albany Intl for this week that start at $36 one-way.

It takes 2h 25m to get from New York to Albany Intl by train. Travel time typically varies by up to 0h 06m, depending on your train details. Consider Amtrak for the quickest available option to your destination.

Amtrak are viable options. Check times and availability for Amtrak, as it was recently the cheapest train available traveling from New York to Albany Intl from $72 round-trip.

The distance between New York and Albany Intl is about 131.2 mi in a straight line. The train route will be significantly longer to account for any stops and obstacles. The train takes 2h 25m, typically.

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