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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeRDU - ALB
    4h 32m
    $104–806

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 7 Star Tobacco - Raleigh to New York, NY - 127 E. BroadwaybusCharlotte
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to SchenectadybusNyc / ...
    13h 30m
    $64–104

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationtrainCarolinian
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadytrainEthan Allen Express / ...
    14h 33m
    $162–607

  4. Drive 633.3 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Schenectadycar633.3 mi
    11h 28m
    $116–167

  5. Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationtrainCarolinian
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Service / ...
    15h 16m
    $167–672

  6. Bus via Albany Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusGreyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to AlbanybusAdt 278 / ...
    15h 48m
    $97–253

Raleigh to Schenectady by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 bus from 7 Star Tobacco - Raleigh to Schenectady via New York, NY - 127 E. Broadway and New York, NY - Chinatown in around 13h 30m.

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