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

The cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Schenectady is to bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 5h 14m.

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 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 via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station which takes 4h 44m and costs $55 - $130.

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 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 via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station which takes 4h 44m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 5h 14m.

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 206+ 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, plane, or train

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

Train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
4h 44m
$55–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to SchenectadyNyc / ...
5h 14m
$24–37
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 36m
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to SchenectadyVIA Rail
4h 52m
$28–90
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
$55–179

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, Fox Bus operates a bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Capital Bus Tour also services this route twice daily.

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