Toronto to Albany by train
Albany lies 472 km (293 mi) east of Toronto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 23 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 576 km (358 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Toronto | Albany | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 2.8 million | 101,228 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Union Station, Exhibition GO Station, Oriole GO Station | Union Station |
| Postal codes | M5A | 12201–12288 |
What changes when you arrive in Albany
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Toronto to Albany
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Staying in Albany
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Common questions
How far is Albany from Toronto?
472 km (293 mi) in a straight line, east of Toronto; by road roughly 576 km (358 mi).
How long does it take to get from Toronto to Albany by train?
About 6 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toronto and Albany?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Albany?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.