The average train between Beacon and Schenectady takes 3h 12m 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 twice daily 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 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 19m • 2 changes
2h 34m • 2 changes
2h 30m • 2 changes
2h 14m • 2 changes
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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 Poughkeepsie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
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.
