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Hempstead to Schenectady trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hempstead and Schenectady takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Hempstead 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.

4h 12m
Duration
179 mi
Distance
$76
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
5h 27m
$52–184

Hempstead to Schenectady train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Hempstead and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 2:53 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 179.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

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.

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