Train from Philadelphia, PA to Schenectady: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Philadelphia to Schenectady on 22 May
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AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Schenectady StationNo tags
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30th Street Station
Schenectady StationNo tags
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30th Street Station
Schenectady StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Schenectady StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Schenectady StationNo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Schenectady

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Schenectady. The journey takes about 10 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just TRY 2,375, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
10h 15mAverage duration
207 milesDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceTRY 2,375 - TRY 6,759Average duration10h 15m
8kg CO₂e
Average priceTRY 2,823 - TRY 15,635Average duration6h 51m
30kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Schenectady by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Schenectady?

    The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Schenectady start from TRY 2,823. The average price for this train route is around TRY 8,792. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Schenectady?

    The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Schenectady is 6h 51m, covering a distance of 208 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 10m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Schenectady route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Schenectady?

    The earliest train from Philadelphia to Schenectady departs at 03:22. And the latest train departs at 19:04.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
20/05
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23/05
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24/05
TRY 2,673
25/05
TRY 3,611
26/05
TRY 2,954
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Schenectady was searched and found on 24 May 2026 with a price of TRY 2,673

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Schenectady as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from TRY 2,673 to TRY 27,616 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Schenectady based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at TRY 2,673, which is on 2026-05-24.

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