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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: May 7 atDeparture city: SchenectadyDeparture location: Schenectady StationArrival time: May 7 atDestination city: PhiladelphiaDestination location: 30th Street StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: May 7 atDeparture city: SchenectadyDeparture location: Schenectady StationArrival time: May 7 atDestination city: PhiladelphiaDestination location: 30th Street StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 7 atDeparture city: SchenectadyDeparture location: Schenectady StationArrival time: May 7 atDestination city: PhiladelphiaDestination location: North Philadelphia StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 7 atDeparture city: SchenectadyDeparture location: Schenectady StationArrival time: May 7 atDestination city: PhiladelphiaDestination location: North Philadelphia StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 7 atDeparture city: SchenectadyDeparture location: Schenectady StationArrival time: May 7 atDestination city: PhiladelphiaDestination location: 30th Street StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Schenectady to PhiladelphiaAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 10 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Schenectady to Philadelphia: Trip Overview
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Based on 5097 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $61.00
Schenectady to Philadelphia Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Schenectady to Philadelphia was searched and found on May 10, 2025 with a price of $63To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Schenectady to Philadelphia, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $63 to $670 for a train ticket from Schenectady to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2025-05-10.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Schenectady to Philadelphia is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Philadelphia, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Schenectady and Philadelphia, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Schenectady to Philadelphia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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