There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Schenectady by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ORF - ALB
4h 50m$429–1,234Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadwaybus Hampton
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
12h 19m$53–137Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
12h 39m$107–508Drive 498.2 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Schenectadycar 498.2 mi
9h 47m$91–132Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
13h 17m$112–573Bus via Virginia Beach
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2608
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
16h 21m$88–138
Norfolk to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Schenectady is to bus which costs $50 - $140 and takes 12h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Schenectady is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $420 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Schenectady via Norfolk and New York, NY - Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
The distance between Norfolk and Schenectady is 443 miles. The road distance is 501.1 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 12h 19m and costs $50 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Norfolk to Schenectady, including transfers.
Norfolk to Schenectady bus services, operated by Hi Bus, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Schenectady is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $420 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 12h 19m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $550 and takes 12h 39m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Schenectady via Virginia Beach & Poplar Hall, Norfolk , and New York, NY - Chinatown in around 12h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $60–410
- Business Class
- $150–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 212 625 8882
- hibus133@gmail.com
- Website
- hibusny.com
Bus from Norfolk to New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Schedules at
- hibusny.com
- Adult
- $30–100
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Website
- https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/
Bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Website
- https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/
- foxbus88@gmail.com
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Schenectady bus services, operated by Hi Bus, arrive at New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway station.
Norfolk to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Schenectady is 501 miles. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from Norfolk to Schenectady.
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