Train Grand Central Terminal to Schenectady from $69 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Grand Central Terminal and Schenectady takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Grand Central Terminal 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.

3h 21m
Duration: 160 mi
Distance: $69
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...

4h 17m

$50–160

Grand Central Terminal to Schenectady train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Grand Central Terminal and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grand Central Terminal is at 3:40 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

7:15 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 1:39 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 4:34 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
2:19 PM → 5:28 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

7:15 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 1:39 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 4:34 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
2:19 PM → 5:28 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

7:15 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 1:39 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 4:34 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
2:19 PM → 5:28 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

7:15 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 1:39 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 4:34 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
2:19 PM → 5:28 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

7:15 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 1:39 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 4:34 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
2:19 PM → 5:28 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 2, 2026

7:15 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 1:39 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 4:34 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
2:19 PM → 5:28 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 3, 2026

7:15 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 1:39 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 4:34 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
2:19 PM → 5:28 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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