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

The cheapest way to get from Danbury to Schenectady is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Danbury to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Danbury to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Danbury and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Danbury to Schenectady station. However, there are services departing from West Street & Montgomery Street and arriving at Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via Belden Ave & 24 Belden Ave, Main St @ Atlantic St, White Plains, Ny and Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Danbury and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Danbury to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Danbury and arriving at Schenectady via South Norwalk, 125th Street - Harlem and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Danbury to Schenectady?

The distance between Danbury and Schenectady is 217 miles. The road distance is 122.5 miles.

How do I travel from Danbury to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from Danbury to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $55 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Danbury to Schenectady?

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Danbury to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Danbury to Schenectady bus from?

Danbury to Schenectady bus services, operated by HARTransit, depart from West Street & Montgomery Street station.

Where do I catch the Danbury to Schenectady train from?

Danbury to Schenectady train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from South Norwalk station.

Train or bus from Danbury to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Danbury to Schenectady is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $55 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Danbury to Schenectady bus arrive?

Danbury to Schenectady bus services, operated by HARTransit, arrive at Norwalk Wheels Hub station.

Where does the Danbury to Schenectady train arrive?

Danbury to Schenectady train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.

Can I drive from Danbury to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Danbury to Schenectady is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Danbury to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 180+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Danbury to Schenectady - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Danbury to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from South Norwalk to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Croton-Harmontrain
3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain
6h 52m
$56–161
Drive 121.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Danbury to Schenectadycar 121.8 mi
2h 35m
$23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Street & Montgomery Street to Norwalk Wheels Hubbus 15
2. Take the bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Nybus 412 / ...
8h 38m
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
1. Take the train from South Norwalk to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Croton-Harmontrain
3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 35m
$64–221
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chamber of Commerce to Poughkeepsie Train Stationbus E
2. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
8h 2m
$34–109

Danbury to Schenectady by train

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6h 52mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215.3 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Danbury, CT, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Danbury to Schenectady via South Norwalk, 125th Street - Harlem, and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Street & Montgomery Street to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via Norwalk Wheels Hub, Belden Ave & 24 Belden Ave, Main St @ Atlantic St, White Plains Transportation Center, White Plains, Ny, Albany, Ny, and Albany Bus Terminal in around 8h 38m.

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