There are 7 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
5h 44m$60–703Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc
8h 35m$30–70Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
6h 25m$54–67Drive 237.5 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Schenectadycar 237.5 mi
4h 35m$44–63Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
4h 3m$77–487Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 20m$65–768Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
6h 7m$81–1,023
Pennsylvania to Schenectady by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania to Schenectady is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania to Schenectady is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $75 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennsylvania station to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Schenectady via Midtown - 400 8th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Pennsylvania to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from 15th St/City Hall and arriving at Schenectady via 30th Street Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Pennsylvania and Schenectady is 252 miles. The road distance is 238.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $60 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Pennsylvania to Schenectady, including transfers.
Pennsylvania to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Pennsylvania to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Schenectady is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $60 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 6h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $490 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from 15th St/City Hall to Schenectady via Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Schenectady via New York Midtown and Midtown - 400 8th Ave in around 6h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–23
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–23
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- foxbus88@gmail.com
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $6–21
- Website
- gotobus.com
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-/
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More Questions & Answers
Pennsylvania to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Pennsylvania to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania to Schenectady is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Pennsylvania to Schenectady.
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