NY → NY · about 246 miles
Schenectady to Buffalo train schedule
Amtrak runs 35 direct trains a week from Schenectady to Buffalo. The fastest takes 4 hours 45 minutes; the first train leaves at 10:34 AM and the last at 7:33 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 4h 45m
- First train
- 10:34 AM
- Last train
- 7:33 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Schenectady and arrives at Buffalo Depew Station. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:34 AM | 3:19 PM | 4h 45m | Daily from Nov 2 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:34 AM | 3:25 PM | 4h 51m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:39 PM | 6:34 PM | 4h 55m | Daily from Nov 2 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:39 PM | 6:40 PM | 5h 01m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:34 PM | 9:21 PM | 4h 47m | Daily from Nov 2 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:34 PM | 9:27 PM | 4h 53m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:33 PM | 12:29 AM +1 day | 4h 56m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Schenectady Where you get off in Buffalo The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Schenectady
- Schenectady Gateway Mobility Hub Map of Schenectady Gateway Mobility Hub (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Buffalo
Return trip: Buffalo to Schenectady
Questions
How long is the train from Schenectady to Buffalo?
The fastest direct train takes 4 hours 45 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 56 minutes.
What time is the first train from Schenectady to Buffalo?
The earliest departure is at 10:34 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:33 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Schenectady to Buffalo?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Schenectady?
Trains to Buffalo leave from Schenectady Gateway Mobility Hub.