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Trip Overview

The average train between Albany–Rensselaer Station and Union Station takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Union Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 21m
Duration
364 mi
Distance
$231
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
5h 49m
$198–309

Albany–Rensselaer Station to Union Station train times

Trains run hourly between Albany–Rensselaer Station and Union Station. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Albany–Rensselaer Station is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Union Station at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak11h 14m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 30m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 27m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 30m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 27m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 30m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 27m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 12m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela6h 1m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 34m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela6h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela6h • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 21m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela6h 13m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela6h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 30m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 27m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 363.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Albany–Rensselaer Station, NY, USA and Union Station, DC, USA?

You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 49m.

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