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

The cheapest way to get from Rye to Schenectady is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rye to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Rye and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Rye to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Rye and arriving at Schenectady via 125th Street - Harlem and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Rye to Schenectady?

The distance between Rye and Schenectady is 191 miles. The road distance is 149.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rye to Schenectady without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $30 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Rye to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rye to Schenectady train from?

Rye to Schenectady train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from 125th Street - Harlem station.

Train or bus from Rye to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Rye to Schenectady is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $40 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Rye to Schenectady train arrive?

Rye to Schenectady train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Croton-Harmon station.

Can I drive from Rye to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Rye to Schenectady is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Rye to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 195+ hotels available in Schenectady.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Rye to Grand Central TerminalNew Haven / ...
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to SchenectadyNyc / ...
5h 18m
$33–48
Drive 148.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rye to Schenectady148.2 mi
2h 55m
$27–40
Train
1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Croton-HarmonHudson
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
5h 19m
$43–131
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rye to 125th Street - Harlem
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)LGA - ALB
4h 32m
$243–625
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Croton-HarmonHudson
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
6h 2m
$51–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Ny412 / ...
6h 29m
$36–100

Rye to Schenectady by train

49Weekly Trains

5h 19mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 189.9 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Rye to Schenectady via 125th Street - Harlem and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 5h 19m. 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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