Boston to Albany by train
Albany lies 223 km (139 mi) west of Boston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 1 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 273 km (169 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Boston | Albany | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 653,833 | 101,228 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | South Station, North Station, Back Bay station | Union Station |
| Postal codes | 02108–02298 | 12201–12288 |
Where to book trains from Boston to Albany
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Common questions
How far is Albany from Boston?
223 km (139 mi) in a straight line, west of Boston; by road roughly 273 km (169 mi).
How long does it take to get from Boston to Albany by train?
About 3 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Boston and Albany?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.