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New York, NY to Schenectady trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between New York, NY and Schenectady takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from New York, NY 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.

3h 47m
Duration
162 mi
Distance
$53
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
4h 29m
$43–103

New York, NY to Schenectady train times

Trains run every 4 hours between New York, NY and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 2:43 AM at night, and the last departure from New York, NY is at 3:27 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Grand St and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak3h 59m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak3h 33m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak4h 3m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak3h 37m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak3h 33m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak4h 3m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak3h 37m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak3h 33m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak4h 3m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak3h 37m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak3h 33m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak4h 3m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak3h 37m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak7h 51m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak3h 36m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak4h 8m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak3h 29m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak3h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New York, NY 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.

Map of how to get from New York, NY to Schenectady.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 162.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 3h 9m.

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