Trains tickets from Albany (NY) to Boston (MA), US

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TodayMay 22
from $388
TomorrowMay 23
from $86
SatMay 24
from $50
SunMay 25
from $66
MonMay 26
TueMay 27
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WedMay 28
from $50
ThuMay 29
from $50

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: South Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Back Bay Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Operated by: Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Operated by: Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Boston.

Average Price$18 - $137Average Duration8h 15m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$30 - $405Average Duration8h 51m
20kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Albany to Boston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 8 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
8h 15mAverage Duration
$18Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Albany to Boston: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$81
Average train trip duration8h 51m
Number of daily trains13
Earliest train departure6:45am
Distance136 miles (218 km)
Latest train departure7:40pm

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

Best price found
05/20
$47
05/21
$62
Today
$81
05/23
$81
05/24
$47
05/25
$62
05/26
$81
05/27
$62
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Albany to Boston was searched and found on May 20, 2025 with a price of $47

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

You can expect to pay from $47 to $447 for a train ticket from Albany to Boston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-05-24.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Boston, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Albany and Boston, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Albany to Boston?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Albany and Boston is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $81 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $30. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Boston, choose the train, as it will take you from Albany to Boston in about 8h 15m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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