The average train between Hackensack and Albany takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Hackensack 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 3 hours between Hackensack and Albany. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Albany at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Albany. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Albany station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Hackensack to Albany train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Hackensack to Albany train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The distance between Hackensack and Albany is 197.9 km. The road distance is 250 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m.