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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Rensselaer takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Philadelphia 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.

4h 20m
Duration
231 mi
Distance
$342
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
$56–681

Philadelphia to Rensselaer train times

Trains run hourly between Philadelphia and Rensselaer. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Rensselaer 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 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 231.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Rensselaer, 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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