NY → NY · about 188 miles
Rochester to Schenectady train schedule
Amtrak runs 34 direct trains a week from Rochester to Schenectady. The fastest takes 3 hours 41 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:31 AM and the last at 1:34 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 34
- Fastest trip
- 3h 41m
- First train
- 5:31 AM
- Last train
- 1:34 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Rochester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:31 AM | 9:21 AM | 3h 50m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:40 AM | 9:21 AM | 3h 41m | Daily from Nov 2 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:25 AM | 12:17 PM | 3h 52m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:34 AM | 12:17 PM | 3h 43m | Daily from Nov 2 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:06 AM | 2:15 PM | 4h 09m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:25 PM | 5:39 PM | 4h 14m | Tue–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:34 PM | 5:39 PM | 4h 05m | Daily from Nov 2 | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Rochester Where you get off in Schenectady The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Rochester
Where the train stops in Schenectady
- Schenectady Gateway Mobility Hub Map of Schenectady Gateway Mobility Hub (Google Maps)
Return trip: Schenectady to Rochester
Questions
How long is the train from Rochester to Schenectady?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 41 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 9 minutes.
What time is the first train from Rochester to Schenectady?
The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM (Daily) and the last at 1:34 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Rochester to Schenectady?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Rochester?
Trains to Schenectady leave from Rochester bus stop.