There are 4 ways to get from Montreal to Schenectady by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus via SUNY Collins Circle (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Montreal to Albanybus FlixBus N2679 / ...
6h 22m$36–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Montreal to Albanybus Adt A297 / ...
6h 28m$35–66Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain Adirondack
7h 26m$55–130Drive 211 mi
- Drive from Montreal to Schenectadycar 211 mi
3h 57m$49–70
Montreal to Schenectady by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Schenectady is to bus via SUNY Collins Circle which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 57m 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 Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway via SUNY Collins Circle and Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
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 244 miles. The road distance is 212.2 miles.
The best way to get from Montreal to Schenectady without a car is to bus via SUNY Collins Circle which takes 6h 22m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Montreal to Schenectady, including transfers.
Montreal to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus 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 via SUNY Collins Circle which takes 6h 22m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Montreal to Albany 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 7h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montreal to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montreal to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Montreal to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Albany 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 57m to drive from Montreal to Schenectady.
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