The average train between Rutgers University and Albany takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Rutgers University 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 hourly between Rutgers University and Albany. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutgers University is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Albany at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at New Brunswick and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rutgers University to Albany. However, there are services departing from Rutgers University station and arriving at Albany station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Rutgers University to Albany train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
Rutgers University to Albany train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Book your Rutgers University to Albany train tickets online with NJ Transit and Amtrak.
The distance between Rutgers University and Albany is 246.2 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via New Brunswick, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 35m.