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

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

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  1. Fly to Albany County Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planePDX - ALB
    10h 7m
    $335–1,407

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SchenectadytrainLake Shore Limited
    2d 14h
    $405–1,335

  3. Drive 2,887.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Schenectadycar2,887.2 mi
    46h 17m
    $527–762

  4. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)planePDX - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus
    12h 25m
    $379–710

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Schenectadytrain
    4d 15h
    $343–631

Portland to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$405Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Schenectady via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 14h.

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