The average train between Hackensack and Schenectady takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Hackensack 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 Hackensack and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Hackensack 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 Hackensack to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Schenectady station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Hackensack to Schenectady train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Hackensack to Schenectady train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The distance between Hackensack and Schenectady is 214.6 km. The road distance is 278 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 2h 31m.