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Newark to Schenectady trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Newark and Schenectady takes 11h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark 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.

11h 56m
Duration
287 mi
Distance
$213
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Newark to Schenectady train times

Trains run twice daily between Newark and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 9:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 4:47 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 11h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak6h 21m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakVIA Rail17h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak6h 50m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakVIA Rail19h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak7h 7m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakVIA Rail18h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak6h 21m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakVIA Rail17h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak6h 21m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakVIA Rail17h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak6h 21m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakVIA Rail17h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak6h 21m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 286.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 56m

What companies run services between Newark, DE, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Amtrak to Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 6h 49m.

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