NY → NY · about 259 miles
Niagara Falls to Schenectady train schedule
Amtrak runs 20 direct trains a week from Niagara Falls to Schenectady. The fastest takes 5 hours 29 minutes; the first train leaves at 3:42 AM and the last at 11:50 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 20
- Fastest trip
- 5h 29m
- First train
- 3:42 AM
- Last train
- 11:50 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station and arrives at Schenectady. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:42 AM | 9:21 AM | 5h 39m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:52 AM | 9:21 AM | 5h 29m | Daily from Nov 2 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:37 AM | 12:17 PM | 5h 40m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:47 AM | 12:17 PM | 5h 30m | Daily from Nov 2 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:40 AM | 5:39 PM | 5h 59m | Tue–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:50 AM | 5:39 PM | 5h 49m | Daily from Nov 2 | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Niagara Falls Where you get off in Schenectady The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Niagara Falls
Where the train stops in Schenectady
- Schenectady Gateway Mobility Hub Map of Schenectady Gateway Mobility Hub (Google Maps)
Return trip: Schenectady to Niagara Falls
Questions
How long is the train from Niagara Falls to Schenectady?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 29 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first train from Niagara Falls to Schenectady?
The earliest departure is at 3:42 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:50 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Niagara Falls to Schenectady?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Niagara Falls?
Trains to Schenectady leave from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station.