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

The cheapest way to get from Jamaica to Schenectady is to bus via New York, NY - Midtown which costs $25 - $35 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jamaica to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct train between Jamaica and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Jamaica to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Jamaica to Schenectady?

The distance between Jamaica and Schenectady is 171 miles. The road distance is 169.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Jamaica to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $60 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Jamaica to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jamaica to Schenectady train from?

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

Train or bus from Jamaica to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Jamaica to Schenectady is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, NY - Midtown, which costs $25 - $35 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Jamaica to Schenectady train arrive?

Jamaica to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.

Can I drive from Jamaica to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica to Schenectady is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Jamaica to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 215+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Jamaica to Schenectady - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway

There are 6 ways to get from Jamaica to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
4h 28m
$60–139
Bus via New York, NY - Midtown
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to SchenectadyNyc / ...
4h 29m
$26–35
Drive 168.6 mi
1. Drive from Jamaica to Schenectady168.6 mi
3h 7m
$31–45
Subway, bus, fly, line 370 bus
1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 63 Dr-Rego Park
2. Take the bus from Junction Blvd/Queens Blvd to Laguardia Rd/94 St
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)LGA - ALB
4. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel St
4h 19m
$229–614
Bus
1. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to SchenectadyNyc
4h 34m
$40–44
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
5h 11m
$65–204

Jamaica to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

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4h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 170.1 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, Fox Bus operates a bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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