The average train between East Islip and Albany takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from East Islip 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 4 hours between East Islip and Albany. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from East Islip is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Albany at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from East Islip to Albany? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from East Islip to Albany. However, there are services departing from East Islip station and arriving at Albany station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
East Islip to Albany train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Great River station.
East Islip to Albany train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The distance between East Islip and Albany is 218.7 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a train from Great River to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Jamaica, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 41m.