Train from Wilmington, DE to Albany, NY: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Wilmington to Albany on 18 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Wilmington Station
Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak stationCheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
Train
Wilmington Station
Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak stationFastest
AmtrakTrain
Wilmington Station
Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak stationNo tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak
Train
Wilmington Station
Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak stationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Wilmington Station
Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak stationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 3:52 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Wilmington to Albany

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 9 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 729, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
9h 50mAverage duration
357 kmDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 729 - R 5 206Average duration9h 50m
9kg CO₂e
Average priceR 952 - R 15 999Average duration5h 41m
32kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, DE to Albany, NY by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Wilmington to Albany?

    The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Albany start from R 952. The average price for this train route is around R 3 725. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Wilmington to Albany?

    The average train journey time from Wilmington to Albany is 5h 41m, covering a distance of 357 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 53m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Wilmington to Albany route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 15 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Wilmington to Albany?

    The earliest train from Wilmington to Albany departs at 06:28. And the latest train departs at 23:40.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Wilmington to Albany?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Albany?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

  7. Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Wilmington to Albany?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wilmington to Albany?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
09/12
R 1 867
10/12
R 2 196
Today
R 2 956
12/12
R 3 233
13/12
R 1 383
14/12
No data
15/12
R 1 003
16/12
R 1 003
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Albany, NY was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 003

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 003 to R 8 972 for a train ticket from Wilmington, DE to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 003, which is on 2025-12-15.

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