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How to get fromIslip to Schenectadyby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station

    best
    1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 59m
    $91–287

  2. Drive  198.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Islip to Schenectadycar car 198.3 mi
    3h 46m
    $37–53

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Amityville to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus bus Nyc / ...
    6h 19m
    $50–61

  4. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    4h 54m
    $107–728

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Babylon to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    6h 2m
    $98–166

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melville to Albanybus bus Adt A418h
    9h 7m
    $37–117

  7. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport

    1. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ISP - ALB
    7h 11m
    $139–809

Islip to Schenectady by train

Calendar56Weekly Trains
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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 5h 59m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Melville to Albany once a week. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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