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Trip Overview

The average train between Elizabeth and Schenectady takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Elizabeth to Schenectady. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 19m
Duration
174 mi
Distance
$52
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Elizabeth to Schenectady train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Elizabeth and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 2:59 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 28m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 5m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 32m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 5m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 8m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 38m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 6m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 8m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 38m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 6m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 8m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 38m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 6m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 8m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 38m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 6m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 8m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 38m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 6m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elizabeth to Schenectady? 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.

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  • Distance: 174.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 3h 9m.

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