Schenectady to Washington DC Trains

Schenectady to Washington DC trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Schenectady and Washington DC takes 8h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. 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.

8h 18m
Duration: 383 mi
Distance: $245
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
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7h 3m

$210–327

Schenectady to Washington DC train times

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 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

2:21 PM → 10:34 PM
8h 13m • 2 changes
6:38 PM → 7:05 AM
Arrives next day
12h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:21 AM → 4:07 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 7:20 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
1:58 PM → 9:14 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
2:21 PM → 10:34 PM
8h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

9:21 AM → 4:07 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 7:20 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
1:58 PM → 9:14 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
2:21 PM → 10:34 PM
8h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:21 AM → 4:28 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 7:46 PM
7h 29m • 2 changes
1:58 PM → 9:46 PM
7h 48m • 2 changes
2:21 PM → 10:41 PM
8h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:21 AM → 4:28 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 7:10 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
1:58 PM → 9:22 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
5:39 PM → 5:28 AM
Arrives next day
11h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

9:21 AM → 4:07 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 7:20 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
1:58 PM → 9:14 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
2:21 PM → 10:34 PM
8h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

9:21 AM → 4:07 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 7:20 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
1:58 PM → 9:14 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
2:21 PM → 10:34 PM
8h 13m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Schenectady to Washington DC? 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.

Schenectady to Washington DC trains

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Schenectady to Washington DC train times

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

2:21 PM → 10:34 PM

6:38 PM → 7:05 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:21 AM → 4:07 PM

12:17 PM → 7:20 PM

1:58 PM → 9:14 PM

2:21 PM → 10:34 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

9:21 AM → 4:07 PM

12:17 PM → 7:20 PM

1:58 PM → 9:14 PM

2:21 PM → 10:34 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:21 AM → 4:28 PM

12:17 PM → 7:46 PM

1:58 PM → 9:46 PM

2:21 PM → 10:41 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:21 AM → 4:28 PM

12:17 PM → 7:10 PM

1:58 PM → 9:22 PM

5:39 PM → 5:28 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

9:21 AM → 4:07 PM

12:17 PM → 7:20 PM

1:58 PM → 9:14 PM

2:21 PM → 10:34 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

9:21 AM → 4:07 PM

12:17 PM → 7:20 PM

1:58 PM → 9:14 PM

2:21 PM → 10:34 PM

Frequently asked questions

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Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station

Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station

Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station

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6:38 PM → 7:05 AM
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5:39 PM → 5:28 AM
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