The average train between Princeton and Schenectady takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton 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 5 times a day between Princeton and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 2:00 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Princeton to Schenectady? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Princeton station and arriving at Schenectady station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Princeton to Schenectady train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton to Schenectady train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Schenectady station.
The distance between Princeton and Schenectady is 280.6 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Princeton to Schenectady via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 50m.