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The average train between Princeton and Schenectady takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton 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.

5h 15m
Duration
210 mi
Distance
$63
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Princeton to Schenectady train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Princeton and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 2:00 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak8h 40m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 14m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 8m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak9h 50m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 48m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 50m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak6h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 48m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 19m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 46m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 48m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 19m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 46m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 48m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 19m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 46m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 48m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 19m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 46m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 48m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 19m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 46m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 209.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton to Schenectady via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 50m.

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