How much does a cheap train ticket from Albany to Boston cost?

The average train ticket price from Albany to Boston is R 2 313. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Albany to Boston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Albany to Boston?

A train trip between Albany and Boston is around 8h 21m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 57m. This is the time it takes to travel the 224 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Albany and Boston?

The number of trains from Albany to Boston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 26. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Albany to Boston by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Albany to Boston?

When taking the train from Albany to Boston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train Albany to Boston from R 264 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Albany to Boston on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	14h 2m	09:42	Boston Route 128, MA	CheapestFastest
Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	14h 2m	09:42	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	14h 25m	10:05	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	14h 25m	10:05	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	14h 18m	09:58	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	14h 18m	09:58	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Boston on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 11m	18:16	Boston Route 128, MA	CheapestFastest
Train	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 11m	18:16	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Train	14:48	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 19m	23:07	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Train	14:48	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 19m	23:07	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	14h 2m	09:42	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	14h 2m	09:42	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Train	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 27m	18:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Train	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 27m	18:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Boston on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	14h 2m	09:42	Boston Route 128, MA	Cheapest
Train	13:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 54m	20:59	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	13:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 54m	20:59	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Train	14:48	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 52m	23:40	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Train	14:48	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 52m	23:40	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	14h 2m	09:42	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Train	13:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 15m	21:20	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Train	13:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 15m	21:20	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Boston on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	14h 2m	09:42	Boston Route 128, MA	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 45m	13:35	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 10m	13:35	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 18m	15:08	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 10m	13:35	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 18m	15:08	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 45m	13:35	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	Train	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 35m	18:40	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Boston on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	14:48	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	9h 10m	23:58	Boston Route 128, MA	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 45m	13:35	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 10m	13:35	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 18m	15:08	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 10m	13:35	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 18m	15:08	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 45m	13:35	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	Train	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 35m	18:40	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Boston on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	14h 2m	09:42	Boston Route 128, MA	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 45m	13:35	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 10m	13:35	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 18m	15:08	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 10m	13:35	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 18m	15:08	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 45m	13:35	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	Train	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 35m	18:40	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Boston on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	14h 2m	09:42	Boston Route 128, MA	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 45m	13:35	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 10m	13:35	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 18m	15:08	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 10m	13:35	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 18m	15:08	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 45m	13:35	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	Train	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 35m	18:40	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Boston on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	14h 2m	09:42	Boston Route 128, MA	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 45m	13:35	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 10m	13:35	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 18m	15:08	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	05:25	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 10m	13:35	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 18m	15:08	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 45m	13:35	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	Train	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	14h 2m	09:42	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Albany to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 300, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

5h 5mAverage duration

224 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 300 - R 1 919	Average duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 299 - R 9 516	Average duration8h 21m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 583 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

According to the reviews, customers have mixed opinions about their experience on the Amtrak train. Some mention that the train is very comfortable and fast, while others complain about issues with the toilets. Despite these concerns, departure and arrival times seem to be consistent.

Amtrak Albany Boston recent customer reviews

For my first ride on an Amtrak train, the only things that seemed to go right were departure and arrival times. Toilets were backed up and without paper towels, there was an odd smell throughout the carriage, the footrest on my seat didn't work, and my seat had no fold-out tray so I couldn't get work done without straining my neck.

Joshua D.

20 December 2022

Liked the seating, didn’t like the unclean toilets and Wi-Fi service

Kavya Rekha V.

18 November 2023

The train is very comfortable and fast

Thandiwe N.

23 May 2023

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

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Albany, NY and Boston, MA, US?

Stops in Albany, NY

A - Albany Airport

Stops in Boston, MA, US

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

Frequently asked questions on the trip Albany, NY - Boston, MA, US

How much does a cheap train ticket from Albany to Boston cost?
The average train ticket price from Albany to Boston is R 2 313. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Albany to Boston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Albany to Boston?
A train trip between Albany and Boston is around 8h 21m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 57m. This is the time it takes to travel the 224 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Albany and Boston?
The number of trains from Albany to Boston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 26. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Albany to Boston by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Albany to Boston?
When taking the train from Albany to Boston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/11

R 3 076

13/11

R 4 517

Today

R 4 077

15/11

R 2 900

16/11

R 4 288

17/11

R 2 601

18/11

R 1 793

19/11

R 2 320

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 793

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 Boston, MA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 793 to R 7 961 for a train ticket from Albany, NY to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 793, which is on 2025-11-18.