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How to get fromPort Jefferson to Schenectadyby train (Amtrak), bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Jefferson to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station

    best
    1. Take the train from Port Jefferson to Jamaicatrain train Port Jefferson Branch
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    6h 36m
    $54–190

  2. Drive 209.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Jefferson to Schenectadycar car 209.9 mi
    4h 1m
    $39–56

  3. Line 51 bus, line 4 bus, line 1 bus, bus, line 905 bus

    1. Take the bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Smith Haven Mallbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Smith Haven Mall to Amityville LIRRbus bus 4
    3. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to NYS 110/S Service Rdbus bus 1
    4. Take the bus from Melville to Albanybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadwaybus bus 905
    10h 59m
    $40–120

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ISP - ALB
    8h 8m
    $342–662

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    6h 46m
    $49–117

Port Jefferson to Schenectady by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Port Jefferson, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Port Jefferson to Schenectady via Jamaica, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway via Smith Haven Mall, Amityville LIRR, NYS 110/S Service Rd, Melville, Albany, and Albany Bus Terminal in around 10h 59m.

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