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 via New York 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 45m and costs $35 - $55.

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 Babylon, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Islip to Schenectady?

The distance between Islip and Schenectady is 208 miles. The road distance is 199.7 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 which takes 6h 3m and costs $70 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Islip to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Islip to Schenectady train from?

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

Train or fly from Islip to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Islip to Schenectady is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $700 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Islip to Schenectady train arrive?

Islip to Schenectady train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Islip to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Islip to Schenectady is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Islip to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 190+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Babylon to New York Penn StationBabylon Branch / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
6h 3m
$72–156
Train, bus via New York
cheapest
1. Take the train from Amityville to New York Penn StationBabylon Branch
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to SchenectadyNyc / ...
6h 21m
$32–49
Drive 198.5 mi
1. Drive from Islip to Schenectady198.5 mi
3h 45m
$37–53
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaica
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)LGA - ALB
4h 43m
$241–625
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Amityville to New York Penn StationBabylon Branch
2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to SchenectadyNyc
6h 25m
$46–58
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
1. Take the train from Babylon to New York Penn StationBabylon Branch / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
6h 30m
$71–223
Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
1. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Albany County Airport (ALB)ISP - ALB
7h 13m
$117–659

Islip to Schenectady by bus and train

42Weekly Services

6h 3mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 207.1 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Islip Town Hall to Schenectady via Babylon LIRR, Babylon, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Albany County Airport (ALB) twice daily.

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