The average train between Schenectady and Beacon takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Schenectady to Beacon. 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 Schenectady and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 9:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Schenectady is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Beacon at 9:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 44m • 2 changes
2h 53m • 2 changes
2h 12m • 2 changes
3h 33m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Schenectady station and arriving at Beacon station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Schenectady to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
The distance between Schenectady and Beacon is 145.6 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Schenectady to Beacon via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, and Poughkeepsie in around 3h 3m.
