What is the cheapest way to get from Purchase to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from Purchase to Schenectady is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Purchase to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Purchase to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Purchase and Schenectady?

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.

How far is it from Purchase to Schenectady?

The distance between Purchase and Schenectady is 145 miles. The road distance is 145.5 miles.

How do I travel from Purchase to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from Purchase to Schenectady without a car is to train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station which takes 4h 42m and costs $85 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Purchase to Schenectady?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Purchase to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purchase to Schenectady bus from?

Purchase to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from White Plains, Ny station.

Train or bus from Purchase to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Purchase to Schenectady is to train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station which takes 4h 42m and costs $85 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $90 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Purchase to Schenectady bus arrive?

Purchase to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany, Ny station.

Can I drive from Purchase to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Purchase to Schenectady is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Purchase to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 216+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Purchase to Schenectady - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Purchase to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
best
1. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 42m
$87–233
Drive 144.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purchase to Schenectadycar 144.7 mi
2h 46m
$27–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain Harlem
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
5h 54m
$35–51
Line 0012 bus, train, bus, fly, line 370 bus
1. Take the bus from Anderson Hill Rd @ Purchase St to White Plains Bus Terminal Lane Bbus
2. Take the train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
3. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
5. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel Stbus
5h 11m
$227–678
Train
1. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
5h 19m
$38–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Nybus 412 / ...
5h 55m
$31–90

Purchase to Schenectady by bus and train

49Weekly Services

5h 19mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 144.5 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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 $35–75 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.

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