Train Schenectady to Washington DC from $130 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Schenectady and Washington DC takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. 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 25m
Duration: 385 mi
Distance: $130
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 Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional

7h 40m

$107–241

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 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

9:21 AM → 4:10 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 7:38 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
1:58 PM → 9:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
2:21 PM → 11:24 PM
9h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

9:21 AM → 4:10 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 7:38 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
1:58 PM → 9:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
2:21 PM → 11:24 PM
9h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

9:21 AM → 4:10 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 7:38 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
1:58 PM → 9:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
2:21 PM → 11:24 PM
9h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

9:21 AM → 4:10 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 7:38 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
1:58 PM → 9:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
2:21 PM → 11:21 PM
9h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 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, May 3, 2026

9:21 AM → 4:28 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 7:40 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
1:58 PM → 9:16 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
2:21 PM → 10:41 PM
8h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

9:21 AM → 4:10 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 7:38 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
1:58 PM → 9:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
2:21 PM → 11:24 PM
9h 3m • 2 changes

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