What is the cheapest way to get from New York Penn Station to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from New York Penn Station to Schenectady is to bus via New York, NY - Midtown which costs $21 - $26 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between New York Penn Station and Schenectady?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York, NY - Midtown and arriving at Schenectady. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between New York Penn Station and Schenectady?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at Schenectady. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from New York Penn Station to Schenectady?

The distance between New York Penn Station and Schenectady is 160 miles. The road distance is 160.8 miles.

How do I travel from New York Penn Station to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from New York Penn Station to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $28 - $130.

How long does it take to get from New York Penn Station to Schenectady?

The train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady takes 3h 9m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the New York Penn Station to Schenectady bus from?

New York Penn Station to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.

Where do I catch the New York Penn Station to Schenectady train from?

New York Penn Station to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from New York Penn Station to Schenectady?

The best way to get from New York Penn Station to Schenectady is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $28 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, NY - Midtown, which costs $21 - $26 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the New York Penn Station to Schenectady bus arrive?

New York Penn Station to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.

Where does the New York Penn Station to Schenectady train arrive?

New York Penn Station to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.

Can I drive from New York Penn Station to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between New York Penn Station to Schenectady is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from New York Penn Station to Schenectady.

How do I get a train ticket from New York Penn Station to Schenectady?

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How do I get a bus ticket from New York Penn Station to Schenectady?

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Where can I stay near Schenectady?

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New York Penn Station to Schenectady - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from New York Penn Station to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
3h 9m
$28–130
Bus via New York, NY - Midtown
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to SchenectadyNyc / ...
3h 10m
$21–26
Drive 159.8 mi
1. Drive from New York Penn Station to Schenectady159.8 mi
2h 57m
$30–43
Train, fly, line 370 bus
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)LGA - ALB
3. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel St
4h 12m
$239–619
Bus
1. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to SchenectadyNyc
3h 18m
$35
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
3h 52m
$60–185
Bus, line 905 bus
1. Take the bus from New York to AlbanyAdt 278 / ...
2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway905
4h 3m
$30–102

New York Penn Station to Schenectady by train

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3h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158.8 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between New York Penn Station, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 9m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Fox Bus operates a bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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