There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Schenectady by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Albany County Airport (ALB)RDU - ALB
4h 33m$47–656Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationCarolinian
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
14h 33m$166–537Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to New York City ChinatownFlixBus N2471 / ...
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to SchenectadyNyc / ...
15h 32m$87–146Drive 633.3 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Schenectady633.3 mi
11h 28m$116–167Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationCarolinian
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
15h 16m$166–592Bus via Albany Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to AlbanyAdt 278 / ...
15h 45m$96–223
Raleigh to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Schenectady is to bus which costs $85 - $150 and takes 15h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Schenectady is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $45 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Schenectady via Raleigh Bus Station and New York, NY - Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.
The distance between Raleigh and Schenectady is 571 miles. The road distance is 637 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 14h 33m and costs $160 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Raleigh to Schenectady, including transfers.
Raleigh to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Schenectady is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $550 and takes 14h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 15h 32m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways, and four other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 14h 33m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aveloair.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Website
- https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/
- foxbus88@gmail.com
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York City Chinatown station.
Raleigh to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Schenectady is 637 miles. It takes approximately 11h 28m to drive from Raleigh to Schenectady.
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