The cheapest and fastest trains from Albany, NY to Hartford, CT
Cheapest price
$65
Average price
$171
Fastest journey
4 h 37 m
Average duration
5 h 54 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Albany, NY to Hartford, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albany, NY to Hartford, CT will cost around $171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
It's difficult to get from Albany, NY to Hartford, CT without transferring at least once.
448 Lake Shore Limited · 479 Amtrak Hartford Line3:27 PM4h37Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY8:04 PMWindsor Station, Windsor, CT$651One-way1 transfer
448 Lake Shore Limited · 479 Amtrak Hartford Line3:27 PM4h44Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY8:11 PMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT$661One-way1 transfer
290 Ethan Allen Express · 148 Northeast Regional2:48 PM7h00Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY9:48 PMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT$1541One-way1 transfer
290 Ethan Allen Express · 148 Northeast Regional2:48 PM7h11Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY9:59 PMWindsor Station, Windsor, CT$1571One-way1 transfer
236 Empire Service · 56 Vermonter8:15 AM5h59Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY2:14 PMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT$2451One-way1 transfer
448 Lake Shore Limited · 479 Amtrak Hartford Line3:27 PM4h37Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY8:04 PMWindsor Station, Windsor, CT$651One-way1 transfer
448 Lake Shore Limited · 479 Amtrak Hartford Line3:27 PM4h44Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY8:11 PMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT$661One-way1 transfer
236 Empire Service · 56 Vermonter8:15 AM5h59Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY2:14 PMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT$2451One-way1 transfer
290 Ethan Allen Express · 148 Northeast Regional2:48 PM7h00Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY9:48 PMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT$1541One-way1 transfer
290 Ethan Allen Express · 148 Northeast Regional2:48 PM7h11Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY9:59 PMWindsor Station, Windsor, CT$1571One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Albany, NY to Hartford, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albany, NY to Hartford, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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$70 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Albany, NY to Hartford, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for Albany, NY to Hartford, CT trains for today, Sunday, April 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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236 Empire Service · 54 Vermonter | 12:15 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 5h53 | 6:08 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
280 Empire Service · 88 Northeast Regional · 488 Valley Flyer | 2:05 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 7h38 | 9:43 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 2 transfers | |
280 Empire Service · 88 Northeast Regional · 488 Valley Flyer | 2:05 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 7h48 | 9:53 PM Windsor Station, Windsor, CT | 2 transfers | |
448 Lake Shore Limited · 497 Amtrak Hartford Line | 7:27 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 4h37 | 12:04 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
448 Lake Shore Limited · 497 Amtrak Hartford Line | 7:27 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 4h29 | 11:56 PM Windsor Station, Windsor, CT | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Albany, NY to Hartford, CT
Trains from Albany, NY to Hartford, CT run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 16:50. The fastest train covers the 82 miles (132 km) distance in 4h 29m.
Distance 82 miles (132 km) |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 29m |
First train 4:41 AM |
Last train 4:50 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak from Albany, NY to Hartford, CT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Albany, NY and Hartford, CT from $19 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Albany, NY to Hartford, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Albany, NY to Hartford, CT by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hartford, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Albany, NY to Hartford, CT
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with multiple access points around the station.
- Salute
- Max Downtown
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- The Goodwin Hotel
- Hilton Hartford
- Marriott Hartford Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- 4 places, covered
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and CTrail services
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTfastrak
- Local bus services
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