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How to get fromMadison to SchenectadyBy plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Schenectady by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MSN - ALB
    6h 30m
    $176–906

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORD - ALB
    7h 16m
    $109–524

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    20h 45m
    $232–511

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus bus Nyc
    26h 27m
    $167–266

  5. Drive 944.7 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Schenectadycar car 944.7 mi
    16h 8m
    $173–249

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MKE - ALB
    7h 52m
    $186–992

Madison to Schenectady by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration20h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Schenectady via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, and Midtown - 400 8th Ave in around 26h 27m.

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