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Rochester to Albany–Rensselaer Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Albany–Rensselaer Station takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester 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 21m
Duration
229 mi
Distance
$110
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Rochester to Albany–Rensselaer Station train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Rochester and Albany–Rensselaer Station. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 1:34 PM which arrives into Albany–Rensselaer Station at 6:04 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 47m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 4h 2m • Direct
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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 47m • Direct
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    train train 4h 30m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 4h 2m • Direct
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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 47m • Direct
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    train train 4h 30m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 4h 2m • Direct
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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 47m • Direct
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    train train 4h 30m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 4h 2m • Direct
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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 47m • Direct
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    train train 4h 30m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 4h 2m • Direct
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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 47m • Direct
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    train train 4h 30m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 4h 2m • Direct
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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 47m • Direct
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    train train 4h 30m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Rochester to Albany–Rensselaer Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 228.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 4h 2m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.

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