Rome2Rio

How to get fromAkron to Schenectadyby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

Find Transport to Schenectady

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Akron to Schenectady by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    10h 35m
    $251–391

  2. Bus via Buffalo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Akron to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracusebus bus 325
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus bus 253
    11h 55m
    $67–141

  3. Drive  478.5 mi

    1. Drive from Akron to Schenectadycar car 478.5 mi
    8h 22m
    $88–127

  4. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane CLE - ALB
    7h 5m
    $143–766

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2641
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus bus Nyc / ...
    13h 17m
    $116–154

  6. Fly from Akron

    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane CAK - ALB
    7h 4m
    $115–619

Akron to Schenectady by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Akron to Schenectady.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 493.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Akron, OH, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Akron to Schenectady via Buffalo and Syracuse in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Akron (CAK) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 4 hours.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There