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Schenectady to Clifton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Schenectady and Clifton takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Schenectady to Clifton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 51m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
$138
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
4h 53m
$86–281

Schenectady to Clifton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Schenectady and Clifton. 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 Clifton at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 51m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 39m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 17m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 30m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 34m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 53m • 3 changes

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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 30m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 34m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 53m • 3 changes

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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 51m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 39m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 17m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 51m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 39m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 17m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 51m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 39m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 17m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 53m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Schenectady to Clifton? 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.

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  • Distance: 172.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Clifton, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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