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

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

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  1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeFAT - ALB
    10h 1m
    $375–1,506

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeBUR - ALB
    9h 10m
    $239–961

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SchenectadytrainLake Shore Limited
    2d 12h
    $269–1,686

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus
    2d 22h
    $276–598

  5. Drive 2,796.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Schenectadycar2,796.3 mi
    44h 35m
    $511–738

  6. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeSAN - ALB
    9h 8m
    $346–1,409

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeLGB - ALB
    9h 58m
    $275–1,105

  8. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeLAX - ALB
    9h 46m
    $295–717

  9. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeSNA - ALB
    11h 41m
    $280–1,210

California to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between California, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Albany County Airport (ALB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Schenectady via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 12h.

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