There are 4 ways to get from Purchase to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
4h 42m$86–243Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Verizon 400-500 to Metro North StationWpp
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
4h 45m$21–94Drive 144.7 mi
- Drive from Purchase to Schenectady144.7 mi
2h 45m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Ny412 / ...
5h 55m$31–90
Purchase to Schenectady by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purchase to Schenectady is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Purchase to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Purchase to Schenectady station. However, there are services departing from Anderson Hill Rd @ Purchase St and arriving at Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via White Plains, Ny and Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Purchase and Schenectady is 145 miles. The road distance is 145.5 miles.
The best way to get from Purchase to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $85 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Purchase to Schenectady, including transfers.
Purchase to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from White Plains, Ny station.
The best way to get from Purchase to Schenectady is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $85 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $90 and takes 5h 55m.
Purchase to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany, Ny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purchase to Schenectady is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Purchase to Schenectady.
What companies run services between Purchase, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 1h 48m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Ny once daily. Tickets cost $26–85 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $25–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $25–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $22–35
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $21–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $21–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $20–35
- Phone
- +1 800-624-4217
- info@leprechaunlines.com
- Website
- leprechaunlines.com
Bus from Verizon 400-500 to Metro North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- leprechaunlines.com
- Newburgh - Beacon Shuttle
- $1
- Newburgh Local
- $2
- White Plains Commuter
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–85
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $26–85
- Flexible
- $50–85
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