How to Book Train Travel From Albany To Buffalo

Head north towards the Canadian border from Albany to Buffalo. Both are culturally rich Northeast cities busy with activity. Because there is a strong flow of traffic between Albany and Buffalo, it is easy to book train travel between the two destinations.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Explore Albany and Buffalo

1. Stroll along the Erie Canal and get a sense of the booming city of Buffalo. This city along the western edge of New York State is the second-largest city in New York and has professional sports teams, fine art museums and a very pretty landscape.

2. Discover Albany beyond the political machinery. Best known as the state capital, Albany is also a small but diverse city with many historic and cultural attractions. It is part of a larger 'Capital District' along with nearby Troy and Schenectady.

Book Travel by Train between Albany and Buffalo

3. Book your travel by train from Albany to Buffalo online at the Amtrak Web site to make the trip as easy as possible. Travel goes straight across the State from east to west, and the Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station is one of the nation's busiest, with long ticket lines.

4. Combine train travel with other modes of transportation―auto, bus or plane―for added travel savings in New York.

5. Upgrade your ticket to business class for more than just transportation. Business travelers receive more room to unwind and added space to unfold a laptop.

6. Obtain a window seat when traveling by train to view crisp, colorful autumns, white winters, blossoming springs and bright summers.

7. Book a mid-afternoon train between Albany and Buffalo. This allows you to enjoy more elbow- and leg-room as these trains are often the least full.

Tips & Warnings

• Be aware that train amenities, including lounges, dining cars and train station restaurants, vary by locale and train type.
• To book train travel From Albany To Buffalo, call Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit the Web site listed in "Resources."
• Keep valuables in sight while on the train to avoid theft.
• Bring a snack for the train ride, as on-train options can be limited and pricey.