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

The cheapest way to get from Elmsford to Schenectady is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elmsford to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Elmsford and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Elmsford to Schenectady station. However, there are services departing from E Main St @ S Stone Ave and arriving at Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via White Plains, Ny and Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Elmsford to Schenectady?

The distance between Elmsford and Schenectady is 139 miles. The road distance is 139.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elmsford to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $30 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Elmsford to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elmsford to Schenectady bus from?

Elmsford to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from White Plains, Ny station.

Train or bus from Elmsford to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Elmsford to Schenectady is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $30 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $90 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Elmsford to Schenectady bus arrive?

Elmsford to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany, Ny station.

Can I drive from Elmsford to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmsford to Schenectady is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Elmsford to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 194+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Elmsford to Schenectady - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Elmsford to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
4h 17m
$34–115
Drive 138.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elmsford to Schenectady138.4 mi
2h 50m
$26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Ny412 / ...
5h 50m
$30–90
Line 0013 bus, train, bus, fly, line 370 bus
1. Take the bus from E Main St @ S Stone Ave to White Plains Bus Terminal Lane C
2. Take the train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlem
3. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St
4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)LGA - ALB
5. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel St
5h 5m
$245–628
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
1. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
4h 59m
$42–185
Train via Poughkeepsie
1. Take the train from Tarrytown to PoughkeepsieHudson
2. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
5h 15m
$35–109

Elmsford to Schenectady by bus and train

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4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 138.6 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 2h 26m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Ny once daily. Tickets cost $26–85 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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