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How to get fromLos Angeles to Schenectadyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Schenectady by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LAX - ALB
    9h 37m
    $222–917

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 12h
    $1,671–2,588

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus bus
    2d 22h
    $556–820

  4. Drive  2,795.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Schenectadycar car 2,795.8 mi
    44h 54m
    $511–737

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BUR - ALB
    9h 54m
    $251–1,013

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ONT - ALB
    10h 52m
    $297–1,138

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGB - ALB
    11h 20m
    $380–1,510

  8. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SNA - ALB
    12h 15m
    $282–1,129

Los Angeles to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,671Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,486.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Schenectady via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 12h.

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