The average train between Albany and Islip takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Albany to Islip. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Albany and Islip. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Albany is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Islip at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Albany to Islip? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Albany to Islip. However, there are services departing from Albany station and arriving at Islip station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Albany to Islip train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Albany to Islip train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Islip station.
The distance between Albany and Islip is 218.6 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Islip via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Jamaica in around 4h 23m.