What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Schenectady is to bus which costs $23 - $29 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Schenectady is to fly and line 370 bus which takes 2h 18m and costs $230 - $600.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Queens Plaza and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Long Island to Schenectady?

The distance between Long Island and Schenectady is 147 miles. The road distance is 169.2 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $23 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Schenectady?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Long Island to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Schenectady train from?

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

Train or bus from Long Island to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Long Island to Schenectady is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $23 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Long Island to Schenectady train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Long Island to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Schenectady is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Long Island to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 214+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Long Island to Schenectady - 6 ways to travel via train, plane

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

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

Fly, line 370 bus
best
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)LGA - ALB
2. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel St
2h 18m
$233–582
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to SchenectadyNyc / ...
4h 15m
$24–29
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
4h 33m
$58–133
Drive 168.2 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Schenectady168.2 mi
3h 14m
$31–45
Bus, line 905 bus
1. Take the bus from New York to AlbanyAdt 278 / ...
2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway905
5h 6m
$34–105
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
$63–198

Long Island to Schenectady by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

42Weekly Services

4h 33mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.2 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

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. Alternatively, 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.

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