The average train between Schenectady and Islip takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is at least one train per day from Schenectady to Islip. 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 once daily between Schenectady and Islip. 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 Islip at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 39m • 3 changes



5h 23m • 3 changes



5h 27m • 3 changes



7h 18m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Islip. However, there are services departing from Schenectady station and arriving at Islip station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Schenectady to Islip train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Schenectady to Islip train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Islip station.
The distance between Schenectady and Islip is 239.5 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Schenectady to Islip via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Jamaica in around 6h 6m.