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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 19
€55
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€62
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 48 m
Trains on Sep 19
3
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Yonkers, NY 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 Yonkers, NY to Schenectady, NY will cost around €62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €55.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 3 trains from Yonkers, NY to Schenectady, NY, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 209 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 50 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Yonkers, NY to Schenectady, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, while a flight costs an average of €852.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€106 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest | €852 Average price | €25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Yonkers, NY to Schenectady, NY:
A bus is €61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Yonkers, NY to Schenectady, NY costing on average €106.
A bus is €807 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Yonkers, NY to Schenectady, NY costing on average €852.
Other travel options to Schenectady, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 28m.
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
Tickets start at around €106 compared to roughly €25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-80.93. The journey takes 2h 47m versus 2h 27m 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 Yonkers, NY to Schenectady, NY trains for tomorrow, 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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![]() | 7:44 AM Yonkers, NY | 2h48 | 10:32 AM Schenectady, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:44 PM Yonkers, NY | 2h50 | 4:34 PM Schenectady, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:43 PM Yonkers, NY | 2h45 | 5:28 PM Schenectady, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Yonkers, NY to Schenectady, NY run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €85 but you can travel from only €42 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:44, the last at 18:38. The fastest train covers the 129 miles (209 km) distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 129 miles (209 km) |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €85 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 7:44 AM |
Last train 6:38 PM |
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Most Yonkers, NY to Schenectady, NY trains use the Yonkers Station to Schenectady Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Yonkers, NY and Schenectady, NY train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Yonkers Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: X20, Zuppa Restaurant & Lounge
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Yonkers Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Yonkers Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Yonkers Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Yonkers Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Yonkers Station: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hampton Inn & Suites Yonkers, Residence Inn by Marriott Yonkers Westchester County, Hyatt Place New York/Yonkers.
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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