The average train between Islip and Schenectady takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Islip 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 4 times a day between Islip and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Islip is at 1:53 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Babylon LIRR and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 43m • 3 changes



5h 29m • 3 changes



6h 34m • 3 changes



5h 51m • 3 changes



4h 43m • 3 changes



5h 29m • 3 changes



6h 34m • 3 changes



5h 51m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Islip to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Islip station and arriving at Schenectady station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Islip to Schenectady train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Babylon station.
Islip to Schenectady train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Schenectady station.
The distance between Islip and Schenectady is 239.5 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a bus from Islip Town Hall to Schenectady via Babylon LIRR, Babylon, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 54m.