The average train between Washington Heights and Albany takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington Heights 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 every 2 hours between Washington Heights and Albany. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington Heights is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Albany at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Marble Hill-225 St and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Washington Heights to Albany. However, there are services departing from Washington Heights station and arriving at Albany station via Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Washington Heights to Albany train services, operated by MTA, depart from Marble Hill station.
Washington Heights to Albany train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The distance between Washington Heights and Albany is 201 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a subway from 181 St to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Marble Hill-225 St, Marble Hill, and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 3h 46m.