There are 3 ways to get from Plattsburgh to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Plattsburgh to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plattsburgh to Schenectady is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Plattsburgh to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Plattsburgh to Schenectady station. However, there are services departing from Plattsburgh and arriving at Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station station and arriving at Schenectady. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Plattsburgh and Schenectady is 151 miles. The road distance is 150.1 miles.
The best way to get from Plattsburgh to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $19 - $85.
The train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Schenectady takes 3h 51m including transfers and departs once daily.
Plattsburgh to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Plattsburgh station.
Plattsburgh to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Plattsburgh to Schenectady is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $19 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $100 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Plattsburgh, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $19–85 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Plattsburgh to Albany 3 times a day. Tickets cost $28–100 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $23–40
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $19–85
- Business - advance purchase
- $26–140
- Business Class
- $40–220
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Plattsburgh to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
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More Questions & Answers
Plattsburgh to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Plattsburgh to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plattsburgh to Schenectady is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Plattsburgh to Schenectady.
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