What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Schenectady (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Schenectady (Station) is to bus which costs $21 - $29 and takes 3h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Schenectady (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Schenectady (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Schenectady (Station)?

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 Schenectady (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal station to Schenectady (Station). 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 Schenectady (Station)?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Schenectady (Station) is 167 miles. The road distance is 161.2 miles.

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to Schenectady (Station)?

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 Schenectady (Station) bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Schenectady (Station) train from?

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

Train or bus from Grand Central Terminal to Schenectady (Station)?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Schenectady (Station) is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs $21 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $180 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Schenectady (Station) bus arrive?

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

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Schenectady (Station) train arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Schenectady (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Grand Central Terminal to Schenectady (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Schenectady (Station) is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Schenectady (Station).

How do I get a bus ticket from Grand Central Terminal to Schenectady (Station)?

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Grand Central Terminal to Schenectady (Station)

There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Schenectady (Station) 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 32m
$21–29
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
4h 17m
$54–174
Drive 160.3 mi
1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Schenectady (Station)160.3 mi
2h 58m
$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 Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway
4h 6m
$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 Schenectady (Station) by foot and bus

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3h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 166.3 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Schenectady (Station), 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 $40–100 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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