The average train between New Jersey and Schenectady takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from New Jersey 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 5 times a day between New Jersey and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from New Jersey is at 2:38 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New Jersey to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from New Jersey station and arriving at Schenectady station via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
New Jersey to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
New Jersey to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
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The distance between New Jersey and Schenectady is 307 km. The road distance is 271 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 9m.