The average train between Madison and Albany takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Madison 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 5 times a day between Madison and Albany. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madison is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Albany at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Madison 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 Madison to Albany. However, there are services departing from Madison station and arriving at Albany station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Madison to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
Madison to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The distance between Madison and Albany is 180.2 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Madison to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via New Haven and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 10m.