Trains tickets from Washington, DC, US to Schenectady

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Schenectady
    Destination location: Schenectady Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Schenectady
    Destination location: Schenectady Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Schenectady
    Destination location: Schenectady Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Schenectady
    Destination location: Schenectady Station
    Operated by: Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
    Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Schenectady
    Destination location: Schenectady Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Schenectady.

Bus
Average Price$85 - $221Average Duration18h 15m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$108 - $804Average Duration8h 39m
46kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Schenectady

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Schenectady. The journey takes about 18 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
18h 15mAverage Duration
$85Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Train Washington to Schenectady: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$238
Average train trip duration8h 39m
Number of daily trains6.7
Earliest train departure5:00am
Distance314 miles (506 km)
Latest train departure10:00pm

Washington to Schenectady Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/18
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06/19
$180
Today
$103
06/21
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06/22
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06/23
$131
06/24
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06/25
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington to Schenectady was searched and found on Jun 20, 2025 with a price of $103

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

You can expect to pay from $103 to $641 for a train ticket from Washington to Schenectady based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $131 which is on 2025-06-23.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Washington to Schenectady 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 Schenectady, 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 Washington and Schenectady, 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 Washington to Schenectady while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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