Trains tickets from Albany, NY to Erie

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Today27 Jul
from US$95
Tomorrow28 Jul
Tue29 Jul
from US$95
Wed30 Jul
Thu31 Jul
Fri1 Aug
from US$112
Sat2 Aug
from US$95
Sun3 Aug
from US$95

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 29 July at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: 30 July at
    Destination city: Erie
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 July at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: 30 July at
    Destination city: Erie
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Albany to Erie

Bus
Average priceUS$71 - US$170Average duration14h 30m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$56 - US$159Average duration7h 5m
48kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Albany to Erie

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Erie. The journey takes about 7 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just US$56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
7h 5mAverage duration
US$56Cheapest ticket
48kgCO₂ emissions

Train Albany, NY to Erie: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$95
Average train trip duration7h 5m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure19:05
Distance325 miles

Albany to Erie Train

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Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to Erie from Albany, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Albany, NY - Erie

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Albany to Erie cost?

    The average train ticket price from Albany to Erie is US$95. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Albany to Erie is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Albany to Erie?

    A train trip between Albany and Erie is around 7h 5m, although the fastest train will take about 7h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 325 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Albany and Erie?

    The number of trains from Albany to Erie can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Albany to Erie by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Albany to Erie?

    When taking the train from Albany to Erie, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$90
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US$90
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US$107
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Erie was searched and found on 27 Jul 2025 with a price of US$90

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Albany, NY to Erie as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$90 to US$873 for a train ticket from Albany, NY to Erie based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$90, which is on 2025-07-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Albany and Erie is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Erie.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Erie you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Albany and Erie, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Albany to Erie while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Train from Erie to Albany, NY

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