The average train between Albany and New York (State) takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Albany to New York (State). 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 2 hours between Albany and New York (State). 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 New York (State) at 10:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Albany to New York (State). However, there are services departing from Albany station and arriving at New York (State) station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Albany to New York (State) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Albany to New York (State) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Albany and New York (State) is 179.1 km. The road distance is 229 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m.