NY → NY · about 77 miles
Schenectady to Poughkeepsie train schedule
Amtrak runs 41 direct trains a week from Schenectady to Poughkeepsie. The fastest takes 1 hour 34 minutes; the first train leaves at 9:21 AM and the last at 6:38 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 41
- Fastest trip
- 1h 34m
- First train
- 9:21 AM
- Last train
- 6:38 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Schenectady and arrives at Poughkeepsie Amtrak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:21 AM | 11:10 AM | 1h 49m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:17 PM | 2:10 PM | 1h 53m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:11 PM | 2:45 PM | 1h 34m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:21 PM | 5:13 PM | 2h 52m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:39 PM | 7:35 PM | 1h 56m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:38 PM | 8:39 PM | 2h 01m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Schenectady Where you get off in Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie
- Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station Map of Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Poughkeepsie to Schenectady
Questions
How long is the train from Schenectady to Poughkeepsie?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 34 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 56 minutes.
What time is the first train from Schenectady to Poughkeepsie?
The earliest departure is at 9:21 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:38 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Schenectady to Poughkeepsie?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Schenectady?
Trains to Poughkeepsie leave from Schenectady Gateway Mobility Hub.