What is the cheapest way to get from Rockland County to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from Rockland County to Schenectady is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rockland County to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Rockland County to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Rockland County and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Rockland County to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Washington Ave and arriving at Schenectady via New York, NY - Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Rockland County to Schenectady?

The distance between Rockland County and Schenectady is 151 miles. The road distance is 134.5 miles.

How do I travel from Rockland County to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from Rockland County to Schenectady without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 46m and costs $140 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Rockland County to Schenectady?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Rockland County to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rockland County to Schenectady bus from?

Rockland County to Schenectady bus services, operated by Monsey Trails, depart from Washington Ave station.

Train or bus from Rockland County to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Rockland County to Schenectady is to bus via New York which takes 4h 40m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Rockland County to Schenectady bus arrive?

Rockland County to Schenectady bus services, operated by Monsey Trails, arrive at W 23rd St & 5th Ave station.

Can I drive from Rockland County to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Rockland County to Schenectady is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Rockland County to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 218+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Rockland County to Schenectady - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Rockland County to Schenectady by taxi, train, bus, car, subway, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Rockland County to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 46m
$140–291
Drive 133.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rockland County to Schenectadycar 133.7 mi
2h 25m
$25–36
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Washington Ave to W 23rd St & 5th Avebus 1
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
4h 40m
$38–45
Bus, subway, fly, line 370 bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Ave to W 46th St & 5th Avebus
2. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel Stbus
4h 22m
$234–775
Train
1. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
5h 5m
$35–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Nybus 412 / ...
6h 18m
$31–98

Rockland County to Schenectady by bus and train

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5h 5mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 150 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Rockland County, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington Ave to Schenectady via W 23rd St & 5th Ave and New York, NY - Midtown in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 26m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.

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