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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn StationtrainRonkonkoma Branch
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadytrainEthan Allen Express / ...
    6h 46m
    $69–162

  2. Drive 209.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Jefferson to Schenectadycar209.9 mi
    3h 59m
    $39–56

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry
    2. Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Springfield Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Schenectadybus
    8h 12m
    $57–192

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeISP - ALB
    8h 34m
    $120–712

  5. Train via Huntington Station

    1. Take the train from Huntington to New York Penn StationtrainPort Jefferson Branch
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Service / ...
    7h 7m
    $69–220

Port Jefferson to Schenectady by bus and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Port Jefferson, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Schenectady via Ronkonkoma LIRR, Ronkonkoma, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Albany County Airport (ALB) twice daily.

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