The average train between Columbia University and Albany takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Columbia University 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 every 2 hours between Columbia University and Albany. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Columbia University is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Albany at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at 116 St-Columbia University and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Albany. However, there are services departing from Columbia University station and arriving at Albany station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Columbia University to Albany train services, operated by MTA, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Columbia University to Albany train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The distance between Columbia University and Albany is 205.7 km. The road distance is 235 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m.