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

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Bethesda is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Bethesda is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $120 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Bethesda, MD via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Bethesda?

The distance between Schenectady and Bethesda is 344 miles. The road distance is 375.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Schenectady to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs $85 - $900.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Schenectady to Bethesda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Bethesda bus from?

Schenectady to Bethesda bus services, operated by Capital Bus Tour, depart from Schenectady station.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Bethesda train from?

Schenectady to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.

Train, bus or fly from Schenectady to Bethesda?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Bethesda is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $120 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $900 and takes 7h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $130 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Schenectady to Bethesda bus arrive?

Schenectady to Bethesda bus services, operated by Capital Bus Tour, arrive at Midtown - 400 8th Ave station.

Where does the Schenectady to Bethesda train arrive?

Schenectady to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Schenectady to Bethesda?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Bethesda is 376 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Schenectady to Bethesda.

Where can I stay near Bethesda?

There are 1659+ hotels available in Bethesda.

Schenectady to Bethesda - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

There are 8 ways to get from Schenectady to Bethesda by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)ALB - DCA
4h 13m
$126–864
Bus via Washington Union Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - MidtownNyc / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
8h 48m
$53–101
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
7h 44m
$89–879
Bus
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Midtown - 400 8th AveSchenectady
2. Take the bus from New York Penn Station to Bethesda, MDNyc / ...
8h 45m
$95–125
Drive 373.7 mi
1. Drive from Schenectady to Bethesda373.7 mi
6h 52m
$69–99
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)ALB - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
4h 32m
$226–1,310
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)ALB - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
4h 39m
$81–496
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
8h 12m
$92–948

Schenectady to Bethesda by train and subway (Amtrak)

42Weekly Services

7h 44mAverage Duration

$89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 342.3 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 7h 44m.

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