NY → NY · about 77 miles
Poughkeepsie to Schenectady train schedule
Amtrak runs 42 direct trains a week from Poughkeepsie to Schenectady. The fastest takes 1 hour 44 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:45 AM and the last at 5:10 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 42
- Fastest trip
- 1h 44m
- First train
- 8:45 AM
- Last train
- 5:10 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Poughkeepsie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:45 AM | 10:34 AM | 1h 49m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:45 AM | 12:06 PM | 2h 21m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:43 AM | 1:39 PM | 1h 56m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:48 AM | 1:39 PM | 1h 51m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:45 PM | 4:34 PM | 1h 49m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:48 PM | 4:34 PM | 1h 46m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:44 PM | 5:28 PM | 1h 44m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:10 PM | 7:27 PM | 2h 17m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Poughkeepsie Where you get off in Schenectady The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Poughkeepsie
- Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station Map of Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Schenectady
- Schenectady Gateway Mobility Hub Map of Schenectady Gateway Mobility Hub (Google Maps)
Return trip: Schenectady to Poughkeepsie
Questions
How long is the train from Poughkeepsie to Schenectady?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 44 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 51 minutes.
What time is the first train from Poughkeepsie to Schenectady?
The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:10 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Poughkeepsie to Schenectady?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Poughkeepsie?
Trains to Schenectady leave from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.