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

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Schenectady by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Albany County Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SAN - ALB
    9h 18m
    $326–1,409

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Albany County Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LAX - ALB
    9h 46m
    $205–817

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 12h
    $274–1,604

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus bus
    2d 22h
    $233–607

  5. Drive 2,796.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Schenectadycar car 2,796.4 mi
    44h 50m
    $511–738

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGB - ALB
    11h 48m
    $245–1,005

  7. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane FAT - ALB
    9h 16m
    $365–1,506

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SFO - ALB
    9h 49m
    $234–967

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Bradley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane LAX - BDL
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Schenectadybus bus
    12h 4m
    $278–1,391

California to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between California, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Schenectady via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 12h.

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