The average train between Schenectady and Cold Spring takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Schenectady to Cold Spring. 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 Cold Spring. 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 Cold Spring at 9:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 53m • 1 change

3h 1m • 1 change

2h 20m • 1 change

3h 58m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Cold Spring. However, there are services departing from Schenectady station and arriving at Cold Spring station via Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Schenectady to Cold Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Cold Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
The distance between Schenectady and Cold Spring is 155 km. The road distance is 173 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $23–55 and the journey takes 1h 49m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.