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Schenectady to Garfield trains

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The average train between Schenectady and Garfield takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Schenectady to Garfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 54m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
$86
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
4h 55m
$44–242

Schenectady to Garfield train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Schenectady and Garfield. The earliest departure is at 9:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Schenectady is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Garfield at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 23m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 27m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 46m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 23m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 27m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 46m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 46m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 30m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 33m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 46m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 30m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 33m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 46m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 30m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 33m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 46m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 30m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 33m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 26m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Schenectady to Garfield? 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.

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  • Distance: 173.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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