Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Albany - Rensselaer Trains

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Albany - Rensselaer trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Grand Central–42nd Street Station and Albany - Rensselaer takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Albany - Rensselaer. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 2m
Duration: 141 mi
Distance: $91
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Croton-Harmontrain Hudson
Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...

3h 27m

$40–197

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Albany - Rensselaer train times

Trains run hourly between Grand Central–42nd Street Station and Albany - Rensselaer. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grand Central–42nd Street Station is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Albany - Rensselaer at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Terminal and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

6:46 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
10:35 AM → 1:35 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 10:52 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 1:51 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 10:52 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 1:35 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

6:46 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
10:35 AM → 1:51 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Albany - Rensselaer? 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.

What companies run services between Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Albany - Rensselaer, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Grand Central Terminal and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 3h 27m.

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