There are 9 ways to get from Minnesota to Schenectady by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Albany County Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane MSP - ALB
7h 21m$186–956Fly Rochester to Albany County Airport
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane RST - ALB
7h 37m$155–791Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain Lake Shore Limited
25h 39m$302–702Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
33h 55m$239–360Drive 1,205.8 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Schenectadycar 1,205.8 mi
20h 19m$221–318Fly Duluth International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane DLH - ALB
7h 53m$165–806Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane MSP - SYR
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectadytrain
7h 56m$230–1,209Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bradley International Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane MSP - BDL
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Schenectadybus
9h 9m$161–739Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain
28h 50m$288–622
Minnesota to Schenectady by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Schenectady is to drive which costs $220 - $320 and takes 20h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Schenectady is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $180 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Schenectady via Chicago Bus Station and Midtown - 400 8th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Schenectady via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 39m.
The distance between Minnesota and Schenectady is 999 miles. The road distance is 1212.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 25h 39m and costs $300 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Minnesota to Schenectady, including transfers.
Minnesota to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minnesota to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Schenectady is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $180 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $700 and takes 25h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $230 - $360 and takes 33h 55m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Schenectady via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 25h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Minnesota to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Schenectady is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 7:38 AM in Minnesota and 8:38 AM in Schenectady.
Minnesota to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Schenectady is 1213 miles. It takes approximately 20h 19m to drive from Minnesota to Schenectady.
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