The average train between Albany and Swarthmore takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Albany to Swarthmore. 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 Swarthmore. 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 Swarthmore at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Albany to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Albany station and arriving at Swarthmore station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Albany to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Albany to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Albany and Swarthmore is 333.6 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Swarthmore via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Gray 30th St Station in around 5h 1m.