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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Albany takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington 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.

6h 32m
Duration
364 mi
Distance
$140
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Acela
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
6h 26m
$117–242

Washington to Albany train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and Albany. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Albany at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 363.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 26m.

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