There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to Astoria by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - MidtownNyc / ...
3h 31m$21–29Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to Croton-Harmon Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - HarlemHudson
3h 41m$34–115Drive 160.6 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Astoria160.6 mi
2h 59m$30–43Line 370 bus, fly
- Take the bus from 604 State St to Rt 7 & Ronald Dr
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ALB - LGA
3h 10m$234–610Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - HarlemHudson
4h 14m$43–186Line 905 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Albany Bus Terminal905
- Take the bus from Albany to New YorkAdt 287 / ...
4h 49m$32–118
Schenectady to Astoria by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Astoria is to bus which costs $21 - $29 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Astoria is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady station to Astoria. However, there are services departing from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway and arriving at 8 Av/W 52 St via Albany and W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Astoria. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at 125th Street - Harlem via Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Schenectady and Astoria is 170 miles. The road distance is 161.5 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Astoria without a car is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $21 - $29.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Schenectady to Astoria, including transfers.
Schenectady to Astoria bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), depart from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway.
Schenectady to Astoria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Astoria is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $21 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $120 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Astoria, NY, USA?
Fox Bus operates a bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Capital Bus Tour also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to 125th Street - Harlem via Croton-Harmon in around 3h 41m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Schenectady to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $27–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $27–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $24–40
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $24–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $24–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Website
- https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/
- foxbus88@gmail.com
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/capital-bus-tours/bus-routes/
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from 604 State St to Rt 7 & Ronald Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Senior/Disabled
- $1
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Albany Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Senior/Disabled
- $1
- Base fare
- $2
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Astoria bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at Albany Bus Terminal station.
Schenectady to Astoria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Astoria is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Schenectady to Astoria.
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