The average train between Beacon and Schenectady takes 2h 55m 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 5 times a day 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 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Beacon to Schenectady? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Beacon to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Beacon station and arriving at Schenectady station via Poughkeepsie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Beacon to Schenectady train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Beacon station.
Beacon to Schenectady train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The distance between Beacon and Schenectady is 145.6 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Beacon to Schenectady via Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 3h 50m.