What is the cheapest way to get from Great Neck to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from Great Neck to Schenectady is to bus via New York, NY - Midtown which costs $26 - $40 and takes 4h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Neck to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Great Neck to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct train between Great Neck and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Great Neck to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Great Neck and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Great Neck to Schenectady?

The distance between Great Neck and Schenectady is 176 miles. The road distance is 170.5 miles.

How do I travel from Great Neck to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from Great Neck to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $65 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Great Neck to Schenectady?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Great Neck to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Great Neck to Schenectady train from?

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

Train or bus from Great Neck to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Great Neck to Schenectady is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, NY - Midtown, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Great Neck to Schenectady train arrive?

Great Neck to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.

Can I drive from Great Neck to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Neck to Schenectady is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Great Neck to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 190+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Great Neck to Schenectady - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Great Neck 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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
4h 46m
$66–142
Bus via New York, NY - Midtown
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to SchenectadyNyc / ...
4h 47m
$27–38
Drive 169.5 mi
1. Drive from Great Neck to Schenectady169.5 mi
3h 9m
$31–45
Train, fly, line 370 bus
1. Take the train from Great Neck 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 10m
$238–617
Bus
1. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to SchenectadyNyc
4h 52m
$41–47
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 / ...
5h 29m
$66–207

Great Neck to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

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4h 46mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.8 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Great Neck, 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 $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 9m. 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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