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

The cheapest way to get from Islip to Schenectady is to train and bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islip to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Islip and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Islip to Schenectady station. However, there are services departing from Islip Town Hall and arriving at Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway via Amityville LIRR, Melville and Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Islip and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Islip to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Islip and arriving at Schenectady via Jamaica, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Islip to Schenectady?

The distance between Islip and Schenectady is 205 miles. The road distance is 199.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islip to Schenectady without a car is to train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station which takes 6h 2m and costs $50 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Islip to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Islip to Schenectady bus from?

Islip to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Melville station.

Where do I catch the Islip to Schenectady train from?

Islip to Schenectady train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Islip station.

Train, bus or fly from Islip to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Islip to Schenectady is to train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station which takes 6h 2m and costs $50 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $120 and takes 9h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $330 - $700 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Islip to Schenectady bus arrive?

Islip to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.

Where does the Islip to Schenectady train arrive?

Islip to Schenectady train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.

Can I drive from Islip to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Islip to Schenectady is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Islip to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 218+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Islip to Schenectady - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Islip to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
best
1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain Montauk Branch
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 2m
$51–182
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Amityville to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
6h 21m
$32–49
Drive 198.3 mi
1. Drive from Islip to Schenectadycar 198.3 mi
3h 46m
$37–53
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4h 38m
$306–828
Train
1. Take the train from Babylon to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
6h 3m
$47–111
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melville to Albanybus Adt A418h
9h 9m
$37–117
Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
1. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ISP - ALB
7h 22m
$339–659

Islip to Schenectady by train

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6h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 203.5 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Islip to Schenectady via Jamaica, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Melville to Albany twice a week. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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