Train Philadelphia to Schenectady from $215 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Schenectady takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times 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.

5h 47m
Duration: 249 mi
Distance: $215
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...

5h 35m

$53–696

Philadelphia to Schenectady train times

Trains run 5 times a day 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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

8:46 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 4:34 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 5:28 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 7:27 PM
5h 29m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

12:33 AM → 10:34 AM
10h 1m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 4:34 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 5:28 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

12:33 AM → 10:34 AM
10h 1m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 4:34 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 5:28 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

12:33 AM → 10:34 AM
10h 1m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 4:34 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 5:28 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

12:33 AM → 10:34 AM
10h 1m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 4:34 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 5:28 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:34 AM
5h 19m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 4:34 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 5:28 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:34 AM
5h 19m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 4:34 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 5:28 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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