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

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Schenectady by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SMF - ALB
    9h 41m
    $306–1,307

  2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SFO - ALB
    10h 9m
    $234–967

  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
    $658–1,505

  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
    $517–933

  5. Drive 2,796.4 mi

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

  6. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SAN - ALB
    9h 10m
    $326–1,409

  7. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LAX - ALB
    9h 21m
    $342–1,413

  8. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SNA - ALB
    12h 1m
    $250–1,010

California to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$658Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Schenectady via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 12h.

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