The average train between Beacon and Schenectady takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Beacon to Schenectady. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Beacon and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 3:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Beacon is at 4:27 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Poughkeepsie and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Beacon to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Beacon station and arriving at Schenectady station via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Beacon to Schenectady train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
Beacon to Schenectady train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Schenectady station.
The distance between Beacon and Schenectady is 145.6 km. The road distance is 162 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 1h 44m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.