Trains tickets from Newark, NJ to Albany, NY

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TodayJul 5
from $101
TomorrowJul 6
from $115
MonJul 7
from $62
TueJul 8
from $57
WedJul 9
from $57
ThuJul 10
from $57
FriJul 11
from $65
SatJul 12

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: July 6 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: July 6 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: July 6 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: July 6 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Operated by: Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
    Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: July 6 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Albany.

Average Price$26 - $163Average Duration4h 45m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$50 - $223Average Duration4h 10m
20kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Newark to Albany

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
4h 45mAverage Duration
$26Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Newark to Albany: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$68
Average train trip duration4h 10m
Number of daily trains19
Earliest train departure1:49am
Distance134 miles (215 km)
Latest train departure8:02pm

Newark to Albany Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/03
$120
07/04
$274
Today
$96
07/06
$109
07/07
$58
07/08
$53
07/09
$53
07/10
$53
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Newark to Albany was searched and found on Jul 8, 2025 with a price of $53

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

You can expect to pay from $53 to $561 for a train ticket from Newark to Albany based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-07-08.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Newark to Albany is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Albany, 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 Newark and Albany, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Newark to Albany, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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 traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Albany to Newark

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