The average train between Queens and Schenectady takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Queens 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 twice daily between Queens and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Queens is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 42m • 2 changes


3h 45m • 2 changes


3h 43m • 2 changes


3h 37m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Queens to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Queens station and arriving at Schenectady station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Queens to Schenectady train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Queens to Schenectady train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The distance between Queens and Schenectady is 237.3 km. The road distance is 274 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.