The average train between Albany and Merrick takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Albany to Merrick. 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 hourly between Albany and Merrick. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Albany is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Merrick at 11:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Albany to Merrick. However, there are services departing from Albany station and arriving at Merrick station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Albany to Merrick train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Albany to Merrick train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Merrick station.
The distance between Albany and Merrick is 221.9 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Merrick via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 3h 48m.