Train Schenectady to Newark from $173 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Schenectady and Newark takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Schenectady to Newark. 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 30m
Duration: 169 mi
Distance: $173
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...

3h 55m

$46–648

Schenectady to Newark train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Schenectady and Newark. 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 Newark at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

9:21 AM → 1:09 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
12:17 PM → 4:18 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 6:13 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 7:57 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

9:21 AM → 1:09 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
12:17 PM → 4:18 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 6:13 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 7:57 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

9:21 AM → 1:09 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
12:17 PM → 4:18 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 6:13 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 7:57 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

9:21 AM → 1:09 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
12:17 PM → 4:18 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 6:13 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 7:57 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

9:21 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
12:17 PM → 4:22 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 6:21 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 7:17 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:21 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
12:17 PM → 4:21 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 6:21 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 7:17 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

9:21 AM → 1:09 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
12:17 PM → 4:18 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 6:13 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 7:57 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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