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This was my third time taking the train & I am very pleased with the convenience of taking it. Very relaxing, staff is very helpful I will be continuing using your services, as it is a lot less stressful than driving
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There are 4 daily trains from Schenectady to Depew. Traveling by train from Schenectady to Depew usually takes around 4 hours and 55 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Maple Leaf train can make the trip in 4 hours and 45 minutes.
Distance | 241 mi (387 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 45m |
Lowest price | €38.47 |
Trains per day | 4 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Lake Shore Limited |
Train lines | 3 |
Overall score for trains from Schenectady to Depew
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This was my third time taking the train & I am very pleased with the convenience of taking it. Very relaxing, staff is very helpful I will be continuing using your services, as it is a lot less stressful than driving
In the last month, €48.89 was the average price of a train ticket from Schenectady to Depew. You can expect to find tickets at that price or lower if you book your trip at least 1 days in advance. Otherwise, expect to pay around €12.19 more than that for a same-day booking.
There are 3 train lines with service from Schenectady to Depew. Amtrak Lake Shore Limited is your best bet, with 2 scheduled trains per day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak Empire Service | 2 | 4h 56m | €48.03 |
Amtrak Lake Shore Limited | 2 | 4h 57m | €67.23 |
Amtrak Maple Leaf | 1 | 4h 50m | €53.49 |
The Amtrak Empire Service is a rail line spanning the Empire Corridor, a rail route through New York state from New York City to Niagara Falls. Several Amtrak passenger trains service this route, providing travelers with multiple options when commuting between cities in New York State. The trains themselves feature free internet, cafe service with snacks, beverages, and meals, and comfortable seats to enjoy the gorgeous views of the Hudson River Valley and Upstate New York.
The Amtrak Lake Shore Limited is an overnight train that runs along some of the best shorelines in the U.S., connecting New York City and Boston with Chicago. The service provides top-tier amenities to its passengers, including free WiFi and dining onboard. The Lake Shore Limited departs from 332 Erie Boulevard in Schenectady and arrives at 55 Dick Rd in Depew. The route takes about 4 hours and 57 minutes and ticket prices start at €38.
The Amtrak Maple Leaf is an international rail line that runs from New York City to Toronto. It stops at some popular locations on its way, including Niagara Falls and Albany. Onboard WiFi and a cafe car make travel on the Maple Leaf comfortable and convenient. A trip from Schenectady to Depew takes about 4 hours and 50 minutes on this line, and the average ticket price is .
The distance between Schenectady and Depew is approximately 241 miles, or 387 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 55 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 45 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Schenectady to Depew. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Schenectady at 10:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 19:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 4 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Schenectady to Depew.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Depew to Schenectady.
Schenectady is a city in the Hudson Valley about 20 minutes outside of the New York state capital, Albany. Schenectady is a convenient and exciting place to stay if you want easy access to some of the best Upstate destinations, from Saratoga Springs and Lake George to the Adirondacks.
Dive into the area's history by wandering through The Stockade Historic District, a residential area with over 40 homes that pre-date the American Revolution. Then, to pay homage to more recent history, like Thomas Edison's establishment of General Electric in Schenectady, the Museum of Science and Innovation includes exhibits about outer space, engineering and design, inventions, and technology. And remember to stop and smell the roses at the Central Park Rose Garden!
Schenectady is well-connected to other Upstate New York destinations via Trailways buses, including Adirondack Trailways. Intercity buses also provide service to New York City in just over 3 hours. Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited, Maple Lead, Empire Service, and Ethan Allen Express stop in Schenectady with connections to Buffalo, Chicago, Washington, and more. For those who prefer to fly, Albany International Airport is the closest airport to Schenectady.
There is one train station in Schenectady.
332 Erie Boulevard
Depew has one train station.
55 Dick Rd
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