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The average train between Elizabeth and Albany - Rensselaer takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Elizabeth to Albany - 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.

3h 28m
Duration
156 mi
Distance
$47
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
3h 57m
$38–97

Elizabeth to Albany - Rensselaer train times

Trains run hourly between Elizabeth and Albany - Rensselaer. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Albany - Rensselaer at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 41m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 40m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 21m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 18m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 16m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 24m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 24m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 17m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 24m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 24m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 17m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 24m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 24m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 17m • 1 change

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  • Distance: 156.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Albany - Rensselaer, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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