What is the cheapest way to get from New York (State) to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from New York (State) to Schenectady is to bus which costs $23 - $29 and takes 4h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from New York (State) to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from New York (State) to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct train between New York (State) and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from New York (State) to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Christopher St-Stonewall and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from New York (State) to Schenectady?

The distance between New York (State) and Schenectady is 167 miles. The road distance is 162.4 miles.

How do I travel from New York (State) to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from New York (State) to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $23 - $29.

How long does it take to get from New York (State) to Schenectady?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from New York (State) to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New York (State) to Schenectady train from?

New York (State) to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from New York (State) to Schenectady?

The best way to get from New York (State) to Schenectady is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $23 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the New York (State) to Schenectady train arrive?

New York (State) to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.

Can I drive from New York (State) to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between New York (State) to Schenectady is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from New York (State) to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 209+ hotels available in Schenectady.

New York (State) to Schenectady - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from New York (State) to Schenectady by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to SchenectadyNyc / ...
4h 9m
$24–29
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
4h 15m
$58–133
Drive 161.4 mi
1. Drive from New York to Schenectady161.4 mi
3h 1m
$30–43
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)LGA - ALB
4h 11m
$227–614
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
4h 58m
$33–105
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 / ...
5h 5m
$63–198

New York (State) to Schenectady by subway and train (Amtrak)

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4h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 166.3 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between New York (State), 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 Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 9m.

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