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How long is the Amtrak train ride from Schenectady to NYC?

  December 14, 2018
From Schenectady Amtrak Station to Penn Station in NYC, the train ride is 3 hours and 30 minutes with seven (7) stops, depending on the train line. Along the way, you will pass through New York's Capital, Albany-Rensselaer, and the beautiful Hudson River-side communities of Hudson, Rhinecliff, Poughkeepsie, Croton-Harmon and Yonkers. Read about these Amtrak stops and travel suggestions here. Looking for [...] Continue reading