The average train between Stamford and Albany takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Stamford 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 Stamford and Albany. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stamford is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Albany at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stamford to Albany. However, there are services departing from Stamford station and arriving at Albany station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Stamford to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stamford Amtrak Station.
Stamford to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Book your Stamford to Albany train tickets online with Amtrak and Amtrak Acela.
The distance between Stamford and Albany is 178.7 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 15m.