The average train between Washington and Rensselaer takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington to Rensselaer. 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 Washington and Rensselaer. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Rensselaer 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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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Rensselaer. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Rensselaer station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Washington to Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Washington and Rensselaer is 500.5 km. The road distance is 585 km.
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.