How much does a train ticket cost from Albany to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Albany to Philadelphia start from £43. The average price for this train route is around £94. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Albany to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Albany to Philadelphia is 5h 11m, covering a distance of 200 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 37m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Albany to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 23 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Albany to Philadelphia?

The earliest train from Albany to Philadelphia departs at 05:25. And the latest train departs at 19:40.

Train Albany to Philadelphia from £41 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Albany to Philadelphia on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 11m	00:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	16:30	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 37m	21:07	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	11:15	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 17m	16:32	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Philadelphia on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	14:48	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 2m	19:50	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 7m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	11:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Philadelphia on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	16:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 35m	23:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 7m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	11:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Philadelphia on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 11m	00:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 7m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	11:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Philadelphia on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	16:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 35m	23:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 7m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	11:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 43m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Philadelphia on 6 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 5m	01:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	16:30	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 45m	21:15	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 26m	15:31	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	13:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 6m	18:11	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 26m	15:31	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Albany to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 7 hours and with fares starting at just £35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42bus per day

7hAverage duration

199 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£35 - £160	Average duration7h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£43 - £545	Average duration5h 11m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5614 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £43

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Albany to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Albany to Philadelphia start from £43. The average price for this train route is around £94. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Albany to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Albany to Philadelphia is 5h 11m, covering a distance of 200 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 37m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Albany to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 23 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Albany to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Albany to Philadelphia departs at 05:25. And the latest train departs at 19:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

27/11

£90

28/11

£121

Today

£70

30/11

£75

01/12

£102

02/12

£77

03/12

£70

04/12

£77

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £70

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 Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £70 to £521 for a train ticket from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £70, which is on 2025-12-03.