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

The cheapest way to get from Queens to Schenectady is to bus which costs $23 - $35 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Queens to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Queens and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Queens to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd and arriving at Schenectady via New York, NY - Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Queens and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Queens to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Queens to Schenectady?

The distance between Queens and Schenectady is 178 miles. The road distance is 169 miles.

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

The best way to get from Queens to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $23 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Queens to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Queens to Schenectady bus from?

Queens to Schenectady bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from New York, NY - Midtown station.

Where do I catch the Queens to Schenectady train from?

Queens to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Queens to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Queens to Schenectady is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $23 - $35. Alternatively, you can train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, which costs $60 - $200 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Queens to Schenectady bus arrive?

Queens to Schenectady bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at Schenectady station.

Where does the Queens to Schenectady train arrive?

Queens to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Queens to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Queens to Schenectady is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Queens to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 201+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Queens to Schenectady - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Queens to Schenectady by bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to SchenectadyNyc / ...
4h 45m
$24–33
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
5h 11m
$60–194
Drive 168 mi
1. Drive from Queens to Schenectady168 mi
3h 13m
$31–45
Subway, fly, line 370 bus
1. Take the subway from Briarwood to 63 Dr-Rego Park
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)LGA - ALB
3. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel St
4h 10m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
5h 16m
$63–137
Bus, line 905 bus
1. Take the bus from New York to AlbanyAdt 278 / ...
2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway905
5h 35m
$30–102

Queens to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.6 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Queens, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Fox Bus operates a bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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