The cheapest and fastest trains from Schenectady, NY to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$328
Average price
$328
Fastest journey
13 h 2 m
Average duration
13 h 2 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
508 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schenectady, NY to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Schenectady, NY to Washington, DC will cost around $328 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $328.
Of the 1 trains that leave Schenectady, NY for Washington, DC on Sun, Mar 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 22 the direct trains cover the 508 km distance in an average of 13 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 h 2 m .
On Sun, Mar 22 the slowest trains will take 13 h 2 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Schenectady, NY to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schenectady, NY to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, and a flight costs an average of $122.
Distance: 315 miles (508 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$149 Average price | $131 Average price Cheapest | $263 Average price |
7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 56m Average total duration 14h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Schenectady, NY to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Schenectady, NY to Washington, DC trains for today, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:39 PM Schenectady, NY | 12h50 | 11:29 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Schenectady, NY to Washington, DC
Trains from Schenectady, NY to Washington, DC run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $76 (€62) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 315 miles (508 km) distance in 12h 20m.
Distance 315 miles (508 km) |
Average train duration 7h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€62) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 12h 20m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 22:00 |
Cheapest month Jan |
Cheapest day Sat |
High season Jan - Mar |
Low season Apr - Jun |
Best day to book ahead 1 day |
Train companies: Amtrak from Schenectady, NY to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Schenectady, NY and Washington, DC from $76 (€62). 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 Schenectady, NY to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Schenectady, NY to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Schenectady, NY to Washington, DC
- 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
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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