Elizabeth to Albany - Rensselaer trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elizabeth and Albany - Rensselaer takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. The train service runs several times per day 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 23m
Duration: 156 mi
Distance: $52
Average price: Twice daily
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Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...

4h 3m

$38–97

Elizabeth to Albany - Rensselaer train times

Trains run twice daily between Elizabeth and Albany - Rensselaer. The earliest departure is at 12:29 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Albany - Rensselaer at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

12:29 PM → 3:45 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
1:19 PM → 4:49 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
3:02 PM → 6:20 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
4:08 PM → 7:10 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elizabeth to Albany - Rensselaer? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Elizabeth to Albany - Rensselaer.

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Distance: 156.5 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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 every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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