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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Find a seat on the quiet car to have a more peaceful trip. Strict talking and noise regulations keep the car almost silent.
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.
Consider taking public transportation. 3 bus lines service the Albany train station.
Find convenient car rental counters in the station if you plan on renting a car to continue your trip.
Have friends or family pick you up. The station, renovated in 2002, includes a generous passenger pick-up area.
