The average train between Schenectady and Washington takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Schenectady to Washington. 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 5 times a day between Schenectady and Washington. 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 Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Washington. However, there are services departing from Schenectady station and arriving at Washington station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Schenectady to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Book your Schenectady to Washington train tickets online with Amtrak, Amtrak Northeast Regional and Amtrak Acela.
The distance between Schenectady and Washington is 507.6 km. The road distance is 616 km.
You can take a train from Schenectady to Washington Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 7h 18m.