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Schenectady County Historical Society Museum
Local history museum in the Stockade with exhibits on Schenectady's colonial, industrial, and community past.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€54
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€54
Fastest journey on Sep 20
8 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
8 h 25 m
Trains on Sep 20
1
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 €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €54.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 1 trains from New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 187 km distance in an average of 8 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 8 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train 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 an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a train costs an average of €100.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€100 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY:
A bus is €78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY costing on average €100.
Other travel options to Schenectady, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Tickets start at around €100 compared to roughly €22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-78.11. The journey takes 5h 27m 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.
The table below shows live departures for New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:50 AM New Haven, CT | 6h44 | 4:34 PM Schenectady, NY | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:02 AM New Haven, CT | 8h25 | 7:27 PM Schenectady, NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:49 AM New Haven, CT | 5h39 | 5:28 PM Schenectady, NY | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €73 but you can travel from only €22 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 4h 58m.
Distance 116 miles (187 km) |
Average train duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €73 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 58m |
First train 5:34 AM |
Last train 9:10 PM |
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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.

Most New Haven, CT to Schenectady, NY trains use the Union Station to Schenectady Station station pair. Use this guide to compare New Haven, CT and Schenectady, NY train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Union Station is 1 km from New Haven city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Union League Cafe, Zinc New Haven
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Study at Yale, Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, New Haven Hotel.
New Haven, State St and RR Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Haven, State St and RR Station.
Schenectady Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Schenectady Station.
Ticket office support is available at Schenectady Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Schenectady Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Schenectady Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Schenectady Station.
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