There are 5 ways to get from Montreal to Schenectady by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYGreyhound US0200
5h 23m$36–132Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to SchenectadyAdirondack
7h 26m$40–55Drive 211 mi
- Drive from Montreal to Schenectady211 mi
3h 56m$49–70Fly
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)YUL - ALB
8h 18m$365–1,107Bus via SUNY Collins Circle (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Montreal to AlbanyFlixBus N2679 / ...
6h 24m$52–65
Montreal to Schenectady by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Schenectady is to train which costs $40 - $55 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Montreal to Schenectady station. However, there are services departing from Montreal and arriving at Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Montreal Central Station station and arriving at Schenectady. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Montreal and Schenectady is 239 miles. The road distance is 212.2 miles.
The best way to get from Montreal to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $35 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Montreal to Schenectady, including transfers.
Montreal to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montreal station.
Montreal to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Montreal Central Station.
The best way to get from Montreal to Schenectady is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $35 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 7h 26m, you could also fly, which costs $360 - $1,200 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–65 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $40–55 and the journey takes 7h 26m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $35–130
- Flexible
- $65–130
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Montreal to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Montreal to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Montreal to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal to Schenectady is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Montreal to Schenectady.
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