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How to get fromNewburgh Airport (SWF) to Schenectadyby train (Amtrak), bus, car or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Newburgh Airport (SWF) to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to SchenectadytrainEthan Allen Express / ...
    3h 48m
    $28–99
  2. Drive 103.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newburgh Airport (SWF) to Schenectadycar103.3 mi
    1h 51m
    $19–28
  3. Bus, line 905 bus

    1. Take the bus from Newburgh to Albany, Nybus412 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terrbus905
    4h 33m
    $23–68
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stewart Airport to Beacon StationbusE / ...
    2. Take the train from Beacon to Poughkeepsietrain
    3. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain
    4h 30m
    $36–174

Newburgh Airport (SWF) to Schenectady by bus and train

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Newburgh Airport (SWF), USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 1h 44m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stewart Airport to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via Rte 17K Park & Ride, Newburgh, Albany, Ny, and Albany Bus Terminal in around 4h 33m.

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