The average train between New Jersey and Rensselaer takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from New Jersey to 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between New Jersey and Rensselaer. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from New Jersey is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Rensselaer at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New Jersey to Rensselaer. However, there are services departing from New Jersey station and arriving at Rensselaer station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
New Jersey to Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
New Jersey to Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
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The distance between New Jersey and Rensselaer is 290.7 km. The road distance is 243 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.