Train Schenectady to Grand Central Terminal from $52 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Schenectady and Grand Central Terminal takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Schenectady to Grand Central Terminal. 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 3m
Duration: 159 mi
Distance: $52
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Schenectady to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson

3h 52m

$36–103

Schenectady to Grand Central Terminal train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Schenectady and Grand Central Terminal. 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 Grand Central Terminal at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Croton-Harmon and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 2, 2026

6:38 PM → 10:43 PM
4h 5m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, June 3, 2026

9:21 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
12:17 PM → 4:08 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 5:43 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 4, 2026

9:21 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
12:17 PM → 4:08 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 5:43 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 5, 2026

9:21 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
12:17 PM → 4:08 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 5:43 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, June 6, 2026

9:21 AM → 12:51 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
12:17 PM → 4:19 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 5:44 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 7:19 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

9:21 AM → 12:51 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
12:17 PM → 4:19 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 5:44 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 7:19 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

9:21 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
12:17 PM → 4:08 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 5:43 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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