The average train between Mount Vernon and Schenectady takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mount Vernon is at 2:48 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Nepperhan St @ Buena Vista Ave and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 22m • 2 changes


4h 33m • 2 changes


4h 32m • 2 changes


4h 17m • 2 changes


4h 22m • 2 changes


4h 33m • 2 changes


4h 32m • 2 changes


4h 17m • 2 changes


4h 51m • 2 changes


4h 25m • 2 changes


3h 58m • 2 changes


3h 53m • 2 changes


4h 51m • 2 changes


4h 25m • 2 changes


3h 58m • 2 changes


3h 53m • 2 changes


4h 22m • 2 changes


4h 33m • 2 changes


4h 32m • 2 changes


4h 17m • 2 changes


4h 22m • 2 changes


4h 33m • 2 changes


4h 32m • 2 changes


4h 17m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Mount Vernon station and arriving at Schenectady station via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Mount Vernon to Schenectady train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Yonkers Amtrak Station.
Mount Vernon to Schenectady train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Schenectady station.
The distance between Mount Vernon and Schenectady is 211.6 km. The road distance is 244 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Yonkers Amtrak Station to Schenectady 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 45m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.