The average train between New York (State) and Albany takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from New York (State) 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 2 hours between New York (State) and Albany. The earliest departure is at 2:52 AM at night, and the last departure from New York (State) is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Albany at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Penn Station and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New York (State) to Albany. However, there are services departing from New York (State) station and arriving at Albany station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
New York (State) to Albany train services, operated by MTA, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
New York (State) to Albany train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The distance between New York (State) and Albany is 179.1 km. The road distance is 229 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.