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Train Albany to Schenectady: Trip Overview

Train Albany to Schenectady: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$14
Average train trip duration24m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure10:10
Distance16 miles
Latest train departure19:05
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Albany to Schenectady Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains5
Earliest and Latest Train Departures10:10 - 19:05
Minimum PriceUS$14
Average Ticket PriceUS$14
Minimum Trip Duration21m
Average Train Trip Duration24m
Distance16 miles
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Albany - Schenectady

The average train ticket price from Albany to Schenectady is US$14. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Albany to Schenectady is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Albany and Schenectady is around 24m, although the fastest train will take about 21m. This is the time it takes to travel the 15 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Albany to Schenectady can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Albany to Schenectady by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Albany to Schenectady, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Albany and Schenectady is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Schenectady.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Schenectady, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Albany and Schenectady, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Albany to Schenectady.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Japanese trains are always on time. It is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologise to each passenger.

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Train from Schenectady to Albany

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