Train tickets from Rochester, NY, US to Schenectady

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Next departures for Rochester to Schenectady on October 31
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Louise M. Slaughter Station
Schenectady StationCheapestFastest
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Louise M. Slaughter Station
Schenectady StationNo tags
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Louise M. Slaughter Station
Schenectady StationNo tags
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Louise M. Slaughter Station
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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Schenectady

busbud logoWe recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Schenectady. The journey takes about 4 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
4h 9mAverage Duration
187 milesDistance
27kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$30 - $136Average Duration9h 50m
8kg CO₂e
Average Price$45 - $120Average Duration4h 9m
27kg CO₂e

Train Rochester, NY, US to Schenectady: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$52
Average train trip duration4h 9m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure5:33am
Distance187 miles (301 km)
Latest train departure1:37pm

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10/28
$42
10/29
$42
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$42
10/31
$42
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Schenectady was searched and found on Oct 28, 2025 with a price of $42

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Rochester, NY, US to Schenectady, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $42 to $258 for a train ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Schenectady based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-10-31.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Schenectady, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Rochester and Schenectady, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Rochester to Schenectady while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

What's the cheapest way to go from Rochester, NY, US to Schenectady?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Rochester, NY, US and Schenectady is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $52 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $45. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Schenectady, choose the train, as it will take you from Rochester, NY, US to Schenectady in about 4h 9m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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