The cheapest and fastest trains from New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY
Cheapest price
$84
Average price
$159
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 52 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY will cost around $159 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $84.
It's difficult to get from New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY without transferring at least once.
470 Amtrak Hartford Line · 3470 AMTRAK · 449 Lake Shore Limited10:53 AM8h34New Haven, CT7:27 PMSchenectady Station, Schenectady, NY$841One-way2 transfers
470 Amtrak Hartford Line · 3470 AMTRAK · 449 Lake Shore Limited10:51 AM8h36Union Station, New Haven, CT7:27 PMSchenectady Station, Schenectady, NY$851One-way2 transfers
470 Amtrak Hartford Line · 3470 AMTRAK · 449 Lake Shore Limited · 49 Lake Shore Limited10:53 AM8h34New Haven, CT7:27 PMSchenectady Station, Schenectady, NY$1071One-way3 transfers
470 Amtrak Hartford Line · 3470 AMTRAK · 449 Lake Shore Limited · 49 Lake Shore Limited10:51 AM8h36Union Station, New Haven, CT7:27 PMSchenectady Station, Schenectady, NY$1081One-way3 transfers
93 Northeast Regional · 291 Ethan Allen Express11:58 AM5h30Union Station, New Haven, CT5:28 PMSchenectady Station, Schenectady, NY$1661One-way1 transfer
93 Northeast Regional · 291 Ethan Allen Express11:58 AM5h30Union Station, New Haven, CT5:28 PMSchenectady Station, Schenectady, NY$1661One-way1 transfer
171 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service10:38 AM5h56Union Station, New Haven, CT4:34 PMSchenectady Station, Schenectady, NY$2451One-way1 transfer
141 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service6:12 AM7h27Union Station, New Haven, CT1:39 PMSchenectady Station, Schenectady, NY$1741One-way1 transfer
93 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited11:58 AM7h29Union Station, New Haven, CT7:27 PMSchenectady Station, Schenectady, NY$1941One-way1 transfer
141 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service5:39 AM8h00New Haven, CT1:39 PMSchenectady Station, Schenectady, NY$1751One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$112 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 11m Average total duration Fastest 11h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY costing on average $112 (€92).
Other travel options to Schenectady, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 55m.
Tickets start at around $112 (€92) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-85.33 (€-69.84). The journey takes 11h 41m versus 2h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:02 PM New Haven, CT | 8h25 | 11:27 PM Schenectady, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY
Trains from New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY run on average 8 times per day, taking around 11h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $66 (€54) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 116 miles (187 km) distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 116 miles (187 km) |
Average train duration 11h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€54) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 8h 25m |
First train 5:34 AM |
Last train 9:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Metro-North Railroad (MNR), Amtrak from New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY trainsMetro-North Railroad (MNR), Amtrak trains will get you between New Haven, CT and Schenectady, NY from $44 (€36). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Schenectady, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with both short-term and long-term options
- Union League Cafe
- Zinc New Haven
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- $0.50
- The Study at Yale
- Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
- New Haven Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metro-North services
- Hall 2: ticketing and waiting area
- Hall 3: access to parking and car rental services
- Bus: CTtransit New Haven routes
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional, Acela Express
- Metro-North Railroad: New Haven Line
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station
- Outside the main entrance
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a single main hall with an enclosed waiting area.
- Bus: CDTA routes 55, 351, 905
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