The cheapest and fastest trains from New Haven, CT to Albany, NY
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$172
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
5 h 1 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Haven, CT to Albany, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Haven, CT to Albany, NY will cost around $172 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
It's difficult to get from New Haven, CT to Albany, NY without transferring at least once.
470 Amtrak Hartford Line · 449 Lake Shore Limited10:53 AM7h17New Haven, CT6:10 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$721One-way1 transfer
470 Amtrak Hartford Line · 449 Lake Shore Limited10:51 AM7h19Union Station, New Haven, CT6:10 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$741One-way1 transfer
55 Vermonter · 243 Empire Service4:31 PM7h28Union Station, New Haven, CT11:59 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$771One-way1 transfer
141 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service6:12 AM6h38Union Station, New Haven, CT12:50 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$1091One-way1 transfer
141 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service5:34 AM7h16New Haven, CT12:50 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$1281One-way1 transfer
93 Northeast Regional · 291 Ethan Allen Express11:58 AM4h51Union Station, New Haven, CT4:49 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$1721One-way1 transfer
137 Northeast Regional · 241 Empire Service4:21 PM4h54Union Station, New Haven, CT9:15 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$2181One-way1 transfer
173 Northeast Regional · 237 Empire Service2:07 PM5h03Union Station, New Haven, CT7:10 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$2671One-way1 transfer
171 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service10:38 AM5h07Union Station, New Haven, CT3:45 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$1721One-way1 transfer
95 Northeast Regional · 233 Empire Service8:43 AM5h08Union Station, New Haven, CT1:51 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$1381One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for New Haven, CT to Albany, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Haven, CT to Albany, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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$72 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
New Haven, CT to Albany, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for New Haven, CT to Albany, NY trains for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
141 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service | 9:34 AM New Haven, CT | 7h16 | 4:50 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
141 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service | 10:12 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 6h38 | 4:50 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
95 Northeast Regional · 233 Empire Service | 12:43 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 5h08 | 5:51 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
171 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service | 2:38 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 5h07 | 7:45 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
470 Amtrak Hartford Line · 449 Lake Shore Limited | 2:51 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 7h19 | 10:10 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
470 Amtrak Hartford Line · 449 Lake Shore Limited | 2:53 PM New Haven, CT | 7h17 | 10:10 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
93 Northeast Regional · 291 Ethan Allen Express | 3:58 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 4h51 | 8:49 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
93 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited | 3:58 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 6h22 | 10:20 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
173 Northeast Regional · 237 Empire Service | 6:07 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 5h03 | 11:10 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
173 Northeast Regional · 239 Empire Service | 6:07 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 6h21 | 12:28 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
137 Northeast Regional · 241 Empire Service | 8:21 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 4h54 | 1:15 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
55 Vermonter · 243 Empire Service | 8:31 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 7h28 | 3:59 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, April 2 | |||||
67 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf | 1:10 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 12h40 | 1:50 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
67 Northeast Regional · 69 Adirondack | 1:10 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 13h42 | 2:52 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New Haven, CT to Albany, NY
Trains from New Haven, CT to Albany, NY run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 101 miles (164 km) distance in 6h 21m.
Distance 101 miles (164 km) |
Average train duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 6h 21m |
First train 5:20 AM |
Last train 9:10 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) from New Haven, CT to Albany, NY trainsAmtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) trains will get you between New Haven, CT and Albany, NY from $34 (€28). 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 New Haven, CT to Albany, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New Haven, CT to Albany, NY 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 Albany, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from New Haven, CT to Albany, NY
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with both short-term and long-term options.
- Union League Cafe
- Zinc New Haven
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- The Study at Yale
- Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
- New Haven Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metro-North services
- Hall 2: ticketing and waiting area
- Hall 3: access to parking and car rental services
- Bus: CTtransit New Haven routes
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional, Acela Express
- Metro-North Railroad: New Haven Line
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