Schenectady to Philadelphia trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Schenectady and Philadelphia takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is at least one train per day from Schenectady to Philadelphia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 35m
Duration: 249 mi
Distance: $211
Average price: Once daily
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional

5h 11m

$55–694

Schenectady to Philadelphia train times

Trains run once daily between Schenectady and Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

12:17 PM → 5:30 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 7:18 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 8:23 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
6:38 PM → 12:51 AM
Arrives next day
6h 13m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

9:21 AM → 2:12 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
12:17 PM → 5:23 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 7:09 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 9:07 PM
6h 46m • 1 change
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