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The average train between Schenectady and Washington takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Schenectady to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 4m
Duration
381 mi
Distance
$111
Average price
5 times a day
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 Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
6h 42m
$94–223

Schenectady to Washington train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Schenectady and Washington. 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 Washington at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak11h 51m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 58m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela6h 39m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela7h 12m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak8h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela6h 35m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela6h 54m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela7h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela7h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela6h 35m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela6h 54m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela7h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela7h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela6h 35m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela6h 54m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela7h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela7h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela6h 35m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela6h 54m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela7h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela7h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela6h 35m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela6h 54m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela7h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela7h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 381.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a train from Schenectady to Washington Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 42m.

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