Albany → New York
5 trains on this corridor — fastest 2h 5m on the Lake Shore Limited, fares from $20. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
5
Fastest
2h 5m · Lake Shore Limited
Cheapest (indicative)
from $20 · Ethan Allen Express
Origin stations
ALB
Amtrak · Regional · Up to 13× daily (NYC–Albany) · ~74% on-time
11:25
Albany-Rensselaer Station (ALB)
13:55
New York Moynihan Train Hall (NYP)
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Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
Amtrak · Overnight · Daily · ~64% on-time
13:35
Albany-Rensselaer Station (ALB)
15:40
New York Moynihan Train Hall (NYP)
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Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
indicative
Amtrak · Intercity · Daily · ~66% on-time
15:15
Albany-Rensselaer Station (ALB)
17:35
New York Moynihan Train Hall (NYP)
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Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
Amtrak · Scenic · Daily · ~70% on-time
15:55
Albany-Rensselaer Station (ALB)
18:15
New York Moynihan Train Hall (NYP)
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Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
Amtrak · Scenic · Daily · ~62% on-time
16:20
Albany-Rensselaer Station (ALB)
18:40
New York Moynihan Train Hall (NYP)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
The Lake Shore Limited covers Albany to New York in about 2h 5m, departing Albany-Rensselaer Station at 13:35. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $20 on the Ethan Allen Express. Amtrak fares are dynamic and rise as seats sell, so exact pricing is confirmed at booking. Business Class, First Class and sleeper accommodations cost more.
Our timetable lists 5 services on this corridor: Empire Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf (US portion), Ethan Allen Express, Adirondack (US portion). Frequencies vary by day of week and season.
Send an enquiry from any train on this page — our rail desk confirms live availability, holds the best class for your budget, and issues tickets through the operator’s official or authorised channels, with support for changes and refunds afterwards.
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Schedules and fares shown are indicative, compiled from official operator timetables. Rail operators adjust timings, fares and running days without notice — our rail desk confirms live availability and exact pricing before any booking is ticketed.