The average train between Harlem and Albany takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Harlem 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 hourly between Harlem and Albany. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harlem is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Albany at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Harlem to Albany. However, there are services departing from Harlem station and arriving at Albany station via Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Harlem to Albany train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from 125th Street - Harlem station.
Harlem to Albany train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The distance between Harlem and Albany is 205.7 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from 125th Street - Harlem to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 3h 41m.