There are 5 ways to get from Hamden to Schenectady by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from New Haven to SpringfieldAmtrak Hartford Line / ...
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to SchenectadyFlixBus 2691
6h 2m$24–298Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Meriden to SpringfieldAmtrak Hartford Line / ...
- Take the train from Springfield to SchenectadyLake Shore Limited
7h 42m$23–288Drive 127.4 mi
- Drive from Hamden to Schenectady127.4 mi
3h 2m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Springfield Union StationGreyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to SchenectadyFlixBus 2691
6h 21m$33–115Train via New York (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
8h 3m$68–968
Hamden to Schenectady by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamden to Schenectady is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Hamden to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamden to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Whitney Ave @ Briarcliff Rd and arriving at Schenectady via Temple St @ Chapel St, New Haven Bus Stop and Springfield Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Hamden and Schenectady is 170 miles. The road distance is 128.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hamden to Schenectady without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 2m and costs $23 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Hamden to Schenectady, including transfers.
Hamden to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Haven Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Hamden to Schenectady is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs $22 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $120 and takes 6h 21m.
Hamden to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamden to Schenectady is 128 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Hamden to Schenectady.
What companies run services between Hamden, CT, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Amazon Fulfillment Center North to Schenectady via State St @ Meriden RR Station, Meriden, and Springfield in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitney Ave @ Briarcliff Rd to Schenectady via Temple St @ Chapel St, Union Ave @ Cinque Grn, New Haven Bus Stop, and Springfield Union Station in around 6h 21m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Meriden to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $21–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $15–75
- Business - advance purchase
- $21–120
- Business Class
- $35–200
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $8–210
- Business Class
- $50–250
Train from Meriden to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $14–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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