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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Rensselaer takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. 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.

6h 31m
Duration
364 mi
Distance
$234
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
$198–308

Washington to Rensselaer train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and Rensselaer. The earliest departure is at 4:50 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 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 50m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 46m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 54m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak11h 50m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak6h 2m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak6h 10m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak6h 3m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak6h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak6h 10m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak6h 3m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak6h 5m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak6h 2m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak6h • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 6m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak6h 2m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak6h • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 6m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak6h 2m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak6h • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 6m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak6h 2m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak6h • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 6m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 363.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Rensselaer, 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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