What is the cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Schenectady is to bus which costs $25 - $40 and takes 7h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hempstead to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Hempstead and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Terrace Av / Fulton and arriving at Schenectady via Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy and New York, NY - Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Mineola and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Hempstead to Schenectady?

The distance between Hempstead and Schenectady is 180 miles. The road distance is 176 miles.

How do I travel from Hempstead to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $45 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Hempstead to Schenectady?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Hempstead to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Schenectady bus from?

Hempstead to Schenectady bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy station.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Schenectady train from?

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

Train or bus from Hempstead to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Schenectady is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $45 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Hempstead to Schenectady bus arrive?

Hempstead to Schenectady bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 33 St station.

Where does the Hempstead to Schenectady train arrive?

Hempstead to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Hempstead to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Schenectady is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Hempstead to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 218+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Hempstead to Schenectady - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Hempstead to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), train, subway, bus, car, 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 Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 32m
$47–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy to Madison Av/E 33 Stbus Qm68
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
7h 14m
$26–36
Train, subway, bus, line 905 bus
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway E
3. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus
4. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadwaybus 905
5h 58m
$39–114
Drive 174.9 mi
1. Drive from Hempstead to Schenectadycar 174.9 mi
3h 17m
$32–47
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4h 23m
$302–816
Train via Ossining
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Croton-Harmontrain Hudson
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
5h 42m
$43–122

Hempstead to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 179.4 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Schenectady via 179 St / Hillside, Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy, Madison Av/E 33 St, and New York, NY - Midtown in around 7h 14m.

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