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How to get fromAltoona to Schenectadyby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Altoona to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationtrainPennsylvanian
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadytrainEthan Allen Express / ...
    10h 56m
    $148–341

  2. Drive 326.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altoona to Schenectadycar326.3 mi
    6h 32m
    $60–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to SchenectadybusNyc
    11h 17m
    $114–266

  4. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeSCE - ALB
    7h 48m
    $120–562

  5. Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationtrainPennsylvanian
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Service / ...
    11h 39m
    $153–406

  6. Bus via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus
    11h 41m
    $97–281

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planePHL - ALB
    9h 5m
    $258–637

Altoona to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 10h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Schenectady via State College, Pa, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Midtown - 400 8th Ave in around 11h 17m.

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