Trains tickets from Albany (NY) to Schenectady

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Schenectady
    Destination location: Schenectady Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Schenectady
    Destination location: Schenectady Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Schenectady
    Destination location: Schenectady Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Schenectady
    Destination location: Schenectady Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Schenectady
    Destination location: Schenectady Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Schenectady.

Bus
Average Price$18 - $25Average Duration30m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$15 - $29Average Duration24m
2kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Albany to Schenectady

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Schenectady. The journey takes about 24 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day
24mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Train Albany to Schenectady: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$15
Average train trip duration24m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure10:10am
Distance16 miles (25 km)
Latest train departure7:05pm

Albany to Schenectady Train

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

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04/23
$13
04/24
$14
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04/28
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Albany to Schenectady was searched and found on Apr 23, 2025 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $144 for a train ticket from Albany to Schenectady based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-04-28.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Albany and Schenectady is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Schenectady.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Schenectady, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Albany and Schenectady, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Albany to Schenectady.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

What's the cheapest way to go from Albany to Schenectady?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Albany and Schenectady is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $15 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $15. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Schenectady, choose the train, as it will take you from Albany to Schenectady in about 24m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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