There are 7 ways to get from Schenectady to Allentown by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to AllentownFlixBus 2650 / ...
6h 39m$82–179Drive 200.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Allentown200.7 mi
4h 33m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Albany to New YorkAdt 287 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Willian Penn Highway Route 33 Park & RideWestbound
9h 2m$97–188Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, bus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)ALB - PHL
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown - Wescosville, PA
6h 44m$272–808Train, bus via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to AllentownFlixBus N2640 / ...
6h 53m$76–799Train, bus via New York
- Take the train from Schenectady to New York Penn StationVIA Rail
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to AllentownGreyhound US0420 / ...
8h 15m$58–158Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ALB - LGA
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentown
6h 38m$261–696
Schenectady to Allentown by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Allentown is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Allentown is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady station to Allentown. However, there are services departing from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway and arriving at Franklin Park WB via Albany, Port Authority Bus Terminal and William Penn P&R WB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between Schenectady and Allentown is 293 miles. The road distance is 201.8 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Allentown without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Schenectady to Allentown, including transfers.
Schenectady to Allentown bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.
Schenectady to Allentown bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Allentown is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Schenectady to Allentown.
There are 97+ hotels available in Allentown.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Franklin Park WB via Albany Bus Terminal, Albany, New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Willian Penn Highway Route 33 Park & Ride, and William Penn P&R WB in around 9h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Schenectady to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–90
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30–90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $28–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–110
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $29–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
- Phone
- +1 610-868-6001
- webmaster@transbridgelines.com
- Website
- transbridgelines.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Willian Penn Highway Route 33 Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–75
- Website
- https://transbridgelines.com
- Schedules at
- https://transbridgelines.com/schedules-stops/schedules
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown - Wescosville, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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