What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Schenectady is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Schenectady is to fly and line 370 bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $250 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Schenectady station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Schenectady?

The distance between Philadelphia and Schenectady is 250 miles. The road distance is 238.9 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $65 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Schenectady?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Philadelphia to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Schenectady bus from?

Philadelphia to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Schenectady train from?

Philadelphia to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Schenectady is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $65 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Schenectady bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Schenectady train arrive?

Philadelphia to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Schenectady is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Philadelphia to Schenectady.

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to Schenectady?

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Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 201+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Philadelphia to Schenectady - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
5h 35m
$68–726
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal409
2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn StationNec
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Schenectady
8h 42m
$37–133
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Albany Bus Terminal, NYGreyhound US0236
6h 3m
$52–94
Drive 237.5 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Schenectady237.5 mi
4h 34m
$44–63
Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, line 370 bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)PHL - ALB
2. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel St
3h 53m
$252–743
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
6h 18m
$68–781
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)BWI - ALB
5h 2m
$237–1,362

Philadelphia to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

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5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Albany Bus Terminal, NY once daily. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 5h.

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