The average train between Albany and Washington Heights takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Albany to Washington Heights. 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 Washington Heights. 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 Washington Heights at 10:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Croton-Harmon and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Albany to Washington Heights. However, there are services departing from Albany station and arriving at Washington Heights station via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Albany to Washington Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Albany to Washington Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Marble Hill station.
The distance between Albany and Washington Heights is 201 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to 181 St via Croton-Harmon, Marble Hill, and Marble Hill-225 St in around 2h 46m.