How much is the train ticket from New York City to Schenectady?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Schenectady start from R 845. The average price for this train route is around R 1 095. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Schenectady?

The average train journey time from New York City to Schenectady is 3h 19m, covering a distance of 230 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 9m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Schenectady route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 5 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Schenectady?

The earliest train from New York City to Schenectady departs at 07:15. And the latest train departs at 15:40.

Train New York City to Schenectady from R 796 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Schenectady on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 51m	12:06	Schenectady Station	Cheapest
Train	14:19	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 9m	17:28	Schenectady Station	Fastest
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 19m	10:34	Schenectady Station	No tags
Train	10:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 19m	13:39	Schenectady Station	No tags
Train	13:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 14m	16:34	Schenectady Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Schenectady on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 51m	12:06	Schenectady Station	Cheapest
Train	14:19	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 9m	17:28	Schenectady Station	Fastest
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 19m	10:34	Schenectady Station	No tags
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 19m	10:34	Schenectady Station	No tags
Train	10:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 19m	13:39	Schenectady Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Schenectady on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 51m	12:06	Schenectady Station	Cheapest
Train	13:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 14m	16:34	Schenectady Station	Fastest
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 19m	10:34	Schenectady Station	No tags
Train	10:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 19m	13:39	Schenectady Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 47m	19:27	Schenectady Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Schenectady on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 51m	12:06	Schenectady Station	Cheapest
Train	14:19	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 9m	17:28	Schenectady Station	Fastest
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 19m	10:34	Schenectady Station	No tags
Train	10:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 19m	13:39	Schenectady Station	No tags
Train	13:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 14m	16:34	Schenectady Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Schenectady on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 51m	12:06	Schenectady Station	Cheapest
Train	14:19	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 9m	17:28	Schenectady Station	Fastest
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 19m	10:34	Schenectady Station	No tags
Train	10:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 19m	13:39	Schenectady Station	No tags
Train	13:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 14m	16:34	Schenectady Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Schenectady on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 51m	12:06	Schenectady Station	Cheapest
Train	14:19	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 9m	17:28	Schenectady Station	Fastest
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 19m	10:34	Schenectady Station	No tags
Train	10:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 19m	13:39	Schenectady Station	No tags
Train	13:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 14m	16:34	Schenectady Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Schenectady on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 51m	12:06	Schenectady Station	Cheapest
Train	14:19	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 9m	17:28	Schenectady Station	Fastest
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 19m	10:34	Schenectady Station	No tags
Train	10:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 19m	13:39	Schenectady Station	No tags
Train	13:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 14m	16:34	Schenectady Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Schenectady

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Schenectady. The journey takes about 3 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 423, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

3h 45mAverage duration

233 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 423 - R 2 641	Average duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 845 - R 2 098	Average duration3h 19m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 845

Amtrak New York City Schenectady recent customer reviews

Enjoyed everything

Anna Maria L.

18 April 2025

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Schenectady by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from New York City to Schenectady?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Schenectady start from R 845. The average price for this train route is around R 1 095. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Schenectady?
The average train journey time from New York City to Schenectady is 3h 19m, covering a distance of 230 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 9m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Schenectady route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Schenectady?
The earliest train from New York City to Schenectady departs at 07:15. And the latest train departs at 15:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

R 796

10/12

R 917

Today

R 1 367

12/12

R 1 038

13/12

R 917

14/12

R 1 194

15/12

R 917

16/12

R 917

The cheapest trip from New York City to Schenectady was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 796

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York City to Schenectady as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 796 to R 6 641 for a train ticket from New York City to Schenectady based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 917, which is on 2025-12-13.