The average train between Far Rockaway and Schenectady takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Far Rockaway 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.
Trains run twice daily between Far Rockaway and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Far Rockaway is at 2:21 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer at 14 St and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 25m • 3 changes


4h 59m • 3 changes


5h 18m • 3 changes


4h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Far Rockaway 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.
No, there is no direct train from Far Rockaway to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Far Rockaway-Mott Av station and arriving at Schenectady station via 14 St station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Far Rockaway to Schenectady train services, operated by MTA, depart from Far Rockaway-Mott Av station.
Far Rockaway to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
The distance between Far Rockaway and Schenectady is 246.1 km. The road distance is 284 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 2h 31m.