The average train between Madison and Schenectady takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Madison 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 every 4 hours between Madison and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madison is at 2:26 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Madison to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Madison station and arriving at Schenectady station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Madison to Schenectady train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Madison station.
Madison to Schenectady train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Schenectady station.
The distance between Madison and Schenectady is 231.8 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Madison to Schenectady via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 11m.