The average train between Philadelphia and Schenectady takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is at least one train per day from Philadelphia 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 once daily between Philadelphia and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 1:58 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

10h 1m • 1 change

4h 53m • 1 change

4h 39m • 1 change

4h 56m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Schenectady station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Philadelphia to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
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The distance between Philadelphia and Schenectady is 334.2 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 35m.