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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Schenectady is to bus which costs $21 - $26 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Schenectady?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York, NY - Midtown and arriving at Schenectady. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Schenectady via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Manhattan to Schenectady?

The distance between Manhattan and Schenectady is 166 miles. The road distance is 159.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $21 - $26.

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

The bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Schenectady bus from?

Manhattan to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Schenectady train from?

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

Train or bus from Manhattan to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Schenectady is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $21 - $26. Alternatively, you can train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, which costs $60 - $190 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Manhattan to Schenectady bus arrive?

Manhattan to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.

Where does the Manhattan to Schenectady train arrive?

Manhattan to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Manhattan to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Schenectady is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Manhattan to Schenectady.

How do I get a train ticket from Manhattan to Schenectady?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Manhattan to Schenectady?

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Where can I stay near Schenectady?

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Manhattan to Schenectady - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to Schenectady by bus, train (Amtrak), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to SchenectadyNyc / ...
3h 5m
$21–26
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 / ...
3h 52m
$60–186
Drive 158.4 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Schenectady158.4 mi
2h 54m
$29–42
Fly, line 370 bus
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
3h 47m
$235–611
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
3h 51m
$30–102
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
4h 39m
$63–137

Manhattan to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

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3h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 164.8 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Manhattan, 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 Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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