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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: June 9 atDeparture city: RichmondDeparture location: Staples Mill RoadArrival time: June 9 atDestination city: AlbanyDestination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak stationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: June 9 atDeparture city: RichmondDeparture location: Staples Mill RoadArrival time: June 9 atDestination city: AlbanyDestination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak stationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: June 9 atDeparture city: RichmondDeparture location: Staples Mill RoadArrival time: June 9 atDestination city: AlbanyDestination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak stationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: June 9 atDeparture city: RichmondDeparture location: Staples Mill RoadArrival time: June 9 atDestination city: AlbanyDestination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak stationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: June 9 atDeparture city: RichmondDeparture location: Staples Mill RoadArrival time: June 9 atDestination city: AlbanyDestination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak stationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to AlbanyAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 13 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Richmond to Albany: Trip Overview
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Based on 5178 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $94.00
Richmond to Albany Train
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The cheapest trip from Richmond to Albany was searched and found on Jun 13, 2025 with a price of $89To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Richmond to Albany, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $89 to $907 for a train ticket from Richmond to Albany based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $89 which is on 2025-06-13.
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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 Richmond and Albany is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Albany.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Albany, 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 Richmond and Albany, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Richmond to Albany, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
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.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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
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