The average train between Schenectady and Washington DC takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Schenectady to Washington DC. 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 DC. 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 DC at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Schenectady station and arriving at Washington DC station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
Schenectady to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Schenectady and Washington DC is 507.6 km. The road distance is 617 km.
You can take a train from Schenectady to Washington DC via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 7h 2m.