Albany-Rensselaer

Category: Train station

Address: 525 East St, Rensselaer, NY 12144, USA

Reviews

Stephen Barley

Sep 11, 2022

Clean, stylish and well maintained. Caring and helpful staff. Easy to negociate.

Brett A. Scudder

Sep 9, 2022

A beautiful, clean and comfortable station with various amenities that meets your needs. Professional, courteous and nice staff and employees of the various stores. Trains are always on time so make sure you get here early and in line to catch them or that's your loss and consequences. Always feel good being here and traveling from here.

Christopher Lentakis

Sep 4, 2022

The #1 rail station in all of upstate NY! Owned by CDTA just like Saratoga and Schenectady stations. Lots of seating with USB and 110v outlets and two stores with a post office, a nice clock, and the CDTA does all its board meetings here too. Big yard and 4 platforms to accommodate many trains at once. Only complaint is the automatic platform doors are slow to open when coming up the escalators and stairs from platforms with one set of doors saying out of service on a sign. Street automatic doors are ok and manual door to post office opens ok.

David Vincent

Sep 1, 2022

Good station with food available inside. Good place to stop and stretch.

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Questions & Answers

How much does overnight parking cost?

Maria Mateo | Sep 12, 2021
Jim Barnes | Jul 14, 2022

is there a possible chance of leaving my car parked at the station for a week?

is there long term parking at the albany amtrak station

William Peverly | Sep 13, 2019
MaDd HaTTeR | Sep 13, 2019

Yes

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Is there a way to get from Albany airport to the amtrak station in Rensselaer?

Linda Yates | Sep 5, 2022
Mustapha Rahim | Sep 5, 2022

Uber is around $20

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is there a train leaving rensselaer station early Monday morning, August, 22 that will get me to grand central station, ny by 6:30 am?

Edward Regan | Aug 13, 2022
Geoff Engelman | Aug 13, 2022

No. There's a 5:55 a.m. train that gets in at 8:18. That's the first train

Is there a train to Miami

Matt Trumble | Sep 12, 2021
Justin Kwiatkowski | Sep 12, 2021

At NY penn station yes

Is the beanery coffee shop open now? I'm passing through over the weekend.

Christine O'Hanlon | Sep 12, 2021
Denise Clow | Sep 12, 2021

Yes its open.🤗

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Can you buy return tickets to NY on line

debbie evans | Sep 13, 2019
James Ryan | Sep 13, 2019

Yes. Be aware of the cancelation policy.

What time the 7pm amtrack reach albaney

Bhagwandai Achaibar | Sep 13, 2019
James Ryan | Sep 13, 2019

9:45pm

what is their phone number

wayne foy | Sep 13, 2019
Jake Jobes | Sep 13, 2019

You can always just call 1-800-USA-RAIL and they will forward you

A friend yesterday was to take a train to NYC from Rensselaer station, but was informed the long-term parking was filled, so they had to cancel all plans. Is this going to be a problem traveling on December 23rd?

Michael Bedford | Sep 13, 2019
Jake Jobes | Sep 13, 2019

Hard to say for sure but it is a real possibility.

Is there an extra charge for luggage??

John Kapas | Sep 13, 2019
Luke Brown | Sep 13, 2019

You can bring two personal items, two carry on bags, and two checked bags all free of charge

what rental car places are at the station?

Susan Angard | Sep 13, 2018
Robert McCrain | Sep 13, 2019

Enterprise has a branch inside the train station

Address to amtrack Rensselaer ny

Allure Cove | Sep 13, 2018
Robert McCrain | Sep 13, 2019

The station address is 525 East Street. The parking facility address is 615 East Street

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Are staff available for ticket sales at the station for the 5:55 am train to NYC?

Ann Bentzen | Aug 22, 2022
Mustapha Rahim | Aug 22, 2022

yes, they were

Are there any lockers for rent at the station to store a bag or two? We are coming from Chicago and then going to NYC for 2 nights and hoping to leave daughter’s RPI luggage until we get back.

Julie King | Aug 13, 2022
Dj Shawn Blaq | Aug 15, 2022

I do not know if they have lockers, but there is a postal service in a station with Amtrak. Possibility of them having a place or locker to accommodate

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Hi what is the parking availability at Albany Rensselaer train station does it fill up making it hard to find a parking spot? Looking at traveling to NYC taking train into city

Nancy Paquin | Aug 13, 2022
Brian Doyle | Aug 13, 2022

They have a covered garage area and additional long term.parking outside uncovered

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Is there long term parking available at Albany-Rensselaer station? I would like to leave my car there for 2 days.

Pam McFadden | Jul 14, 2022
Lief “H2” Erekson | Jul 14, 2022

Short answer, yes. It costs more for the garage I believe. Outside parking is less.

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Where is the schedule, .

David Jacques | Jul 14, 2022
Lauren Perlmutter Candib | Jul 14, 2022

If in Albany can use 114 or 214 to get to train station

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Can you leave you car at the train station over night

Judy Gardenier | May 15, 2022
Tom Schnurr | Jun 14, 2022

There are parking lots and a parking garage that you can pay to leave your car in. The rates are pretty reasonable

How do I get from Rensselaer atrain Station to JFK Airport?

Timothy Long | May 15, 2022
Christopher Lentakis | Jun 14, 2022

Take any Empire Service train to Penn Station, transfer to the Queens bound A subway line, and transfer to the AirTrain at Jamaica station.

Is parking secure for week long parking?

P Schoen | May 15, 2022
Anirban Banerjee | May 15, 2022

The garage is now closed.

do i have to buy the ticket on line or can i go in person and buy from a live person

Barbara S | Jan 15, 2022
Chris Dugan | Jan 15, 2022

You can do either.

What time does the train leave Albany to Poughkeepsie

Cherod Gayle | Nov 16, 2021
Michael Cahill | Nov 16, 2021

There are several a day

Can I walk to the downtown along the nearest big bridge?

Kitkat Jp (JPkitkat) | Oct 17, 2021
Sandy Bell | Oct 17, 2021

I'm sorry I can't help you I'm not sure or familiar. Check it on Google maps

hi, i was wondering how is overnight parking with a 26 foot motorhome? will our stuff be safe?

Mark Hayes | Sep 12, 2021
Geoff Engelman | Sep 12, 2021

Yes. The train station parking is secure

Is there longterm parking at Albany Rensselaer station and how long may cars be left?

MoonWater Assistant | Sep 12, 2021
Glory Justin | Sep 12, 2021

Free parking is for an hour. You'll have to pay for long-term parking, $8 or $12 per day depending on the lot

Can you but tickets at this station

Tim Schneck | Sep 12, 2021
Justin Kwiatkowski | Sep 12, 2021

Yes

can I print my e ticket at the train station?

ahmed eltahtawy | Sep 12, 2021
Jamil Miller | Sep 12, 2021

They have Quik-Trak kiosks, so I am pretty sure that you can.

Does Amtrak run from Rensselaer to Rahway, NJ? If so, How $ and how long does it take?

Terri Rappold | Sep 12, 2021
Lisa Woods | Sep 12, 2021

To my knowledge no. You would have to change trains

Can you purchase a one-way ticket from Albany to NYC?

Judy Wiger-Grohs | Sep 12, 2020
Joe R | Sep 12, 2020

Yes

What is the telephone number for the Rensseler train station?

Lynette Gaskins | Sep 12, 2020
Denise Johnson | Sep 12, 2020

Dont know I call amtrack

Is there an Amtrak in Albany I am homeless with my kids I need to get back to Florida to my mom ASAP

titi rodriguez | Sep 12, 2020
James Ryan | Sep 12, 2020

Amtrak located @ 525 east st in rensselaer

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Is there an elevator to get from train level to inside bldg?

janice hutchinson | Sep 12, 2020
Ellen Falls | Sep 12, 2020

Yes.

How is the parking situation at Albany renssalear these days?

katharine clancy | Sep 12, 2020
James Ryan | Sep 12, 2020

Parking is ample.

Can i took the train from Pennsylvania station amtrak to Albany and caught another form of transportation to canada ? Just that i can cut the timeline on the 7 hours amtrak requires for an animal to be on the train ?

Dawn peart peterkin | Sep 12, 2020
Bob Schmidt | Sep 12, 2020

Well, two thoughts: first you can take train up like you said to Albany. Across the Hudson River from Rensselaer train station is Greyhound. Greyhound goes up to Montreal and Niagara Falls. If staying on train for a long trip is problem for dog you could try cutting up your trip; meaning take train 63 up to say Syracuse. Get off train for a couple of hours walk dog then board train 281. Take that to Niagara Falls. Then cab to border and walk across. Other option is take train 49. Ride that to Albany then walk around train station for about 40 minutes get back on train and ride to Buffalo. Buffalo train station open 24 hours. Relax a bit then take city bus to Bus station downtown Buffalo. Then take greyhound or railways or mega bus to Canada. Hope that helps. Montreal pretty much greyhound would be your option from say Albany or Saratoga. Just a thought for you to consider!

Why does amtrak allow dogs to travel on the train for only 7 hours ?

Dawn peart peterkin | Sep 12, 2020
David Boucher | Sep 12, 2020

Cuz that's on average how long they can go without going.

Can you buy a yearly parking pass

John Menzie | Sep 13, 2019
James Ryan | Sep 13, 2019

Probably not.

Is parking free to park to pick someone up ?

hallo lol | Sep 13, 2019
Abi'l Khayr | Sep 13, 2019

Yes, the parking is free for pick up.

How many tracks/platforms are there at this station?

Christina Collada | Sep 13, 2019
James Ryan | Sep 13, 2019

4 tracks; 2 platforms; 2 elevators; 2 escalators.

Nearest motel from station?

Charles Zimmerman | Sep 13, 2019
Bob Schmidt | Sep 13, 2019

Holiday Inn across Hudson River from train station-7 min drive from Holiday Inn to Train station!

Is there an Amtrak station in walking distance of Albany airport? Or- what is the best/fastest way to get to Rhinebeck NY from there?

Elke Helmuth | Sep 13, 2019
Moire Stone | Sep 13, 2019

No the train station is across the river. If you don't have your own taking the train is the fastest. You can Uber to the train station.

What time does the 8:25 board?

Merrianne Capoccia | Sep 13, 2019
Jake Jobes | Sep 13, 2019

Just a little before 8:25 😁😃

what time is ticket counter open at Rensselaer/Albany train depot

Pauline Iwanowicz | Sep 13, 2019
Matt T | Sep 13, 2019

I beleive its 6am-8pm.

Is Amtrak ever on time?

Lisa Wannamaker | Sep 13, 2019
Normen Kennedy | Sep 13, 2019

Some times we have good days and bad days.. just like the mailman

is there a shuttle to the albany airport from the amtrak station?

Jim Barden | Sep 13, 2019
Anton Beletskii | Sep 13, 2019

Not really - plenty of cabs are available though. There is Enterprise car rental at both locations if you are willing to pay extra $50 drop off fee. This way you have a car for a day to drive around Capital Region. Taxi would be $35 or so.

Does Albany train station have handicap parking?

Dorothy Buxbaum | Sep 13, 2019
Robert McCrain | Sep 13, 2019

Yes, there are almost always disabled spaces available in the garage. If the garage is full when you arrive, ask the attendant at the booth to let you in or press the intercom button at the garage gate. When you leave, hand the attendant your valid disabled placard with your ticket to receive 50% off the normal garage parking rate

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Can you bring your own food and drinks on?

Joseph Gamache | Sep 13, 2019
J G | Sep 13, 2019

Yes

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Can you give me the name & Address to the long term parking garage closest to the Rensselaer/Albany train station.

Melisande Sherman | Sep 13, 2019
Robert McCrain | Sep 13, 2019

CDTA, owner of the rail station, operates a 24 hour parking facility directly attached to the station. All of the information can be found here : https://www.cdta.org/rail-stations

Where do you park for 4 nights at the station and how much does it cost.

Janice Koris | Sep 13, 2019
Matt T | Sep 13, 2019

https://www.cdta.org/rail-stations/84 This has all the information for you. Each of these lots surrounds the Amtrak station.

Cab service from Renssalaer Amtrak to Williamstown??

Steve Goldschmidt | Sep 13, 2019
Bob Schmidt | Sep 13, 2019

They do have cab service from Rensselser! Cabs are lined up typically so you won't have to wait!

is there parking

Maggie G | Sep 13, 2018
Bob Schmidt | Sep 13, 2018

Both types: Parking structure where u won't get wet or real cold plus won't need to shovel snow. So outdoor lot is well lighted and On major holiday"s people stay at home to enjoy everything

How long can I park my car at the Amtrak station in Rensselaer

Richard Goldstein | Sep 13, 2018
Lettie Manning | Aug 13, 2022

How much per day to park in the parking lot at Albany train station

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Is the train station open for parking

Marcia Kane | Sep 13, 2018
Will Juntunen | Sep 13, 2018

Didn't look good last visit about two weeks ago.

What are various parking rates for the Albany - Rennselaer Train Station?

Brian Hanrahan | Sep 13, 2018
Doug Tisdale | Sep 13, 2018

Not sure they were doing upgrades when we were there

How much does it cost to park at the Albany Rensseler train station? Do I have to reserve?

Sylvie Larochelle | Sep 13, 2018
Simon Patenaude | Sep 13, 2018

It seems to me it was $ 7 a day. No reservation necessary

can you rent a car at this train station?

Kris Flynn | Sep 13, 2018
Will Juntunen | Sep 13, 2018

Yes. But with a robust Uber culture, why would you?

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Do you have tickets available for 6:00 a.m. 16 February 2018, going to Manhattan N.Y.? If so what is the cost?. What other times are available the same day any time?

Laverne Yelverton | Sep 13, 2018
Connie Pate | Sep 13, 2018

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Is there a car rental at the station?

Karen Lautenschlager | Sep 13, 2018
Adam Elias | Sep 13, 2018

Yes there is thought it is not always manned and you may have to call them prior to arivving.

I plan on arriving to your station around 9:30 pm tonight. Are there usually cabs waiting outside?

Ivan Marrero | Sep 13, 2018
Will Juntunen | Sep 13, 2018

Yes. But call an Uber.

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Is there any way to get to Ressenslear station from Stewart International airport

David Hadden | Sep 13, 2018
Collin Kozak | Sep 13, 2018

Yes! Leprechaun Bus Lines has a shuttle that costs $1 to the Beacon Train station operating monday through Friday 9 am to 8 pm. Take a northbound Hudson line train to Croton-Harmon staion. Get off there and take any Amtrak train to Rensselaer station. A taxi or Uber should only cost about 15-20 dollars from Stewart to Beacon. I would recommend a taxi.

Is there free parking?

Cecilia McGarvey | Sep 13, 2018
Adam Elias | Sep 13, 2018

You can park up to two hours free.

Does Megabus stop here

Amy Sorell | Sep 13, 2018
S D | Sep 13, 2018

Yes, at the Railway station

How do I check to see if the train for Sunday going to Alanta Ga will be running

DeShuna Corley | Sep 13, 2018
Kari Wendel | Sep 13, 2018

It's best to check the website or app or the company, for instance Amtrak. If you were riding on Amtrak, their app tells you all the info about your train. The station does have a sign for trains moving in and out of the station.

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