Train Schenectady to Philadelphia from $213 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Schenectady and Philadelphia takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times 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 36m
Duration: 249 mi
Distance: $213
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 / ...
Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional

5h 11m

$57–698

Schenectady to Philadelphia train times

Trains run 5 times a day 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 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 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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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 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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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 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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Departing Thursday, April 30, 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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Departing Friday, May 1, 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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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

9:21 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
12:17 PM → 5:32 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 7:32 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 8:23 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:21 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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
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Frequently asked questions

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