The average train between Riverhead and Schenectady takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Riverhead 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 Riverhead and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riverhead is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Ronkonkoma and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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13h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Riverhead 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 Riverhead to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Riverhead station and arriving at Schenectady station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Riverhead to Schenectady train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ronkonkoma station.
Riverhead to Schenectady train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Schenectady station.
The distance between Riverhead and Schenectady is 236 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Riverhead to Schenectady via Ronkonkoma, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 27m.