What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady is to bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Downtown Schenectady?

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

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and Downtown Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal station to Downtown Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Schenectady via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Downtown Schenectady is 167 miles. The road distance is 161.2 miles.

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady?

The bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady bus from?

Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady train from?

Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady is to bus which takes 3h 23m and costs $21 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $180 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.

Can I drive from Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady.

How do I get a bus ticket from Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady?

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Where can I stay near Downtown Schenectady?

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Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady

There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to SchenectadyNyc / ...
3h 23m
$21–35
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
4h 17m
$57–179
Drive 160.3 mi
1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady160.3 mi
2h 57m
$30–43
Train, fly, line 370 bus
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlem
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)LGA - ALB
3. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr
4h 3m
$240–621
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 7m
$30–102
Train via Ossining
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Croton-HarmonHudson
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
4h 38m
$35–117

Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Schenectady by foot and bus

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3h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 165.8 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Downtown Schenectady, NY, USA?

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. Capital Bus Tour also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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