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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Albany–Rensselaer Station takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Philadelphia to Albany–Rensselaer Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 20m
Duration
231 mi
Distance
$392
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
4h 50m
$96–716

Philadelphia to Albany–Rensselaer Station train times

Trains run hourly between Philadelphia and Albany–Rensselaer Station. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Albany–Rensselaer Station at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 20m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 30m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 35m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 30m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 15m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 25m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 5m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 4m • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 25m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 5m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 4m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 231.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Albany–Rensselaer Station, NY, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 50m.

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