What is the cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Schenectady is to bus via Avenue H / E 32 St which costs $23 - $35 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Brooklyn to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Avenue H / E 32 St and arriving at Schenectady via New York, NY - Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Brooklyn and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Brooklyn to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Church Av and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Brooklyn to Schenectady?

The distance between Brooklyn and Schenectady is 169 miles. The road distance is 169.2 miles.

How do I travel from Brooklyn to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from Brooklyn to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $55 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Brooklyn to Schenectady?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Brooklyn to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brooklyn to Schenectady bus from?

Brooklyn to Schenectady bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Avenue H / E 32 St station.

Where do I catch the Brooklyn to Schenectady train from?

Brooklyn to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Brooklyn to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Brooklyn to Schenectady is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $38 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Brooklyn to Schenectady bus arrive?

Brooklyn to Schenectady bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av / E 34 St station.

Where does the Brooklyn to Schenectady train arrive?

Brooklyn to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.

Can I drive from Brooklyn to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Brooklyn to Schenectady is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Brooklyn to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 209+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Brooklyn to Schenectady - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Brooklyn to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, or plane

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
4h 44m
$58–133
Bus via Avenue H / E 32 St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Avenue H / E 32 St to Madison Av / E 34 StBm2
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to SchenectadyNyc / ...
5h 9m
$24–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to SchenectadyNyc
4h 56m
$38
Drive 168.2 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Schenectady168.2 mi
3h 14m
$31–45
Line 5 subway, fly
1. Take the subway from Church Av to 125th Street
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)LGA - ALB
4h 38m
$227–614
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
5h 27m
$63–198

Brooklyn to Schenectady by subway and train (Amtrak)

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4h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 168.1 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, Capital Bus Tour operates a bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectady 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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