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Trip Overview

The average train between Schenectady and Philadelphia takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Schenectady to Philadelphia. 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 32m
Duration
249 mi
Distance
$346
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
4h 58m
$59–693

Schenectady to Philadelphia train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Schenectady and Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 13m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 58m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 15m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 34m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 57m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 53m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 20m • 1 change

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 50m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 6m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 10m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela6h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 50m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 6m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 10m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela6h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 50m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 6m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 10m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela6h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 50m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 6m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 10m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela6h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Schenectady to Philadelphia? 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 Schenectady to Philadelphia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 249 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Schenectady to 30th Street Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 58m.

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