The average train between Paterson and Schenectady takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Paterson 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 6 times a week between Paterson and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 9:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 22m • 3 changes



5h 4m • 3 changes



3h 58m • 3 changes



4h 59m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Schenectady station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Paterson to Schenectady train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Paterson to Schenectady train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The distance between Paterson and Schenectady is 211.9 km. The road distance is 283 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 31m.