The average train between Columbia and Albany takes 17h 39m and the fastest train takes 16h 53m. There is at least one train per day from Columbia to Albany. 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 once daily between Columbia and Albany. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Columbia is at 4:22 AM which arrives into Albany at 9:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 17h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Columbia to Albany. However, there are services departing from Columbia station and arriving at Albany station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.
Columbia to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
Columbia to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Columbia and Albany is 1,151.6 km. The road distance is 1,397 km.
You can take a train from Columbia Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 17h 35m.