The average train between South Orange and Albany takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from South Orange 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 South Orange and Albany. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Orange is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Albany at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Orange to Albany. However, there are services departing from South Orange station and arriving at Albany station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
South Orange to Albany train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
South Orange to Albany train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The distance between South Orange and Albany is 215.8 km. The road distance is 254 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m.