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How to get fromCincinnati to Schenectadyby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Schenectady by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeCVG - ALB
    6h 32m
    $164–906

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Toledo Bus StopbusGreyhound US0135 / ...
    2. Take the train from Toledo to SchenectadytrainLake Shore Limited
    17h 4m
    $75–300

  3. Bus, train via Cleveland

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound StationbusLouisville
    2. Take the train from Cleveland to SchenectadytrainLake Shore Limited
    15h 13m
    $98–221

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sharonville/Cincinnati, OH to New York, NYbusCincinnati
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to SchenectadybusNyc / ...
    18h 38m
    $133–143

  5. Drive 697.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Schenectadycar697.7 mi
    11h 51m
    $128–184

  6. Bus, train via New York

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to New York Midtownbus
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Schenectadytrain
    20h 6m
    $136–348

Cincinnati to Schenectady by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Government Square Area C to Schenectady via Lebanon Rd & Crystalview Ct, Sharonville/Cincinnati, OH, New York, NY, and New York, NY - Chinatown in around 18h 38m.

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