How to Book Train Travel From Rutland to Albany
The short train ride between Rutland, Vermont, and Albany, New York, on the Ethan Allen Express Line takes you through beautiful New England scenery. The route was named after Revolutionary War Hero Ethan Allen, who fought for Vermont's freedom.
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Instructions
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Book Your Travel From Rutland to Albany
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Buy your tickets online to reserve a business or coach class seat. Tickets may not be purchased at the Rutland station, so only unreserved coach seats are available without tickets.
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Plan your travel around the once daily schedule. The train leaves Rutland early Tuesday through Thursday, but later in the day the remainder of the week.
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Know that the Rutland train station opens about an hour and a half before the train leaves, so plan to line up early during peak seasons to get a good seat.
Ride the Train From Rutland to Albany
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Expect to spend about 3 hours on the train as you travel the 100 miles between Rutland and Albany. The Albany station will be the fifth stop.
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Plug in to the convenient in-seat outlets found on business class seats. Few plugs can be found on coach cars, so you'll have to reserve a seat if you plan to travel with your laptop.
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Grab a bite in the snack car. Business class fares include a snack pack and one boarding drink delivered to your seat shortly after the train departs Rutland.
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Find a seat on the quiet car to have a more peaceful trip. Strict talking and noise regulations keep the car almost silent.
Plan Your Transportation From the Albany Station
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Catch a cab into downtown Albany. The station is located in Rensselaer, across the Hudson River from downtown. The average cab fare is under $10.
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Consider taking public transportation. 3 bus lines service the Albany train station.
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Find convenient car rental counters in the station if you plan on renting a car to continue your trip.
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Have friends or family pick you up. The station, renovated in 2002, includes a generous passenger pick-up area.
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Tips & Warnings
The Albany-Rensselaer station is in the top 20 busiest Amtrak stations in the United States, so expect crowds.
Book your travel early during the holidays and the ski season, as the Ethan Allen Express fills up quickly.
To book train travel from Rutland to Albany, call Amtrak at (800) USA-RAIL or visit the Amtrak Web site (see Resources).
There are no kiosks or ticketing agents available at the Rutland station.
