Rome2Rio

Schenectady to Ottawa trains

Find Transport to Ottawa

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Schenectady and Ottawa takes 20h 57m and the fastest train takes 19h 57m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Schenectady to Ottawa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 57m
Duration
541 km
Distance
$303
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Schenectady to Ottawa train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Schenectady and Ottawa. The service departs Schenectady at 12:08 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Ottawa at 08:05:00. All services require a transfer at Montreal Central Station and take an average of 20h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    AmtrakVIA Rail19h 57m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    AmtrakVIA Rail19h 57m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    AmtrakVIA Rail19h 57m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    AmtrakVIA Rail19h 57m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    AmtrakVIA Rail22h 57m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    AmtrakVIA Rail22h 57m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Schenectady to Ottawa? 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.

Map of how to get from Schenectady to Ottawa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 540.8 km
  • Duration: 20h 57m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

You can take a train from Schenectady to Ottawa via Montreal Central Station and Montréal in around 11h 9m.

Operators