There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Branford by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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 Springfield Union StationFlixBus 2691
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New Haven Bus StopGreyhound US0230 / ...
5h 42m$32–158Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Schenectady to SpringfieldLake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Springfield to New HavenAmtrak Hartford Line / ...
6h 37m$24–343Drive 138.5 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Branford138.5 mi
3h 19m$26–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - MidtownNyc / ...
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New HavenNew Haven
6h 39m$39–102Train via New York (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New HavenNortheast Regional
6h 55m$66–833
Schenectady to Branford by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Branford is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Branford is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Branford. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Branford via Springfield and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Schenectady and Branford is 178 miles. The road distance is 139.3 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Branford without a car is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $30 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Schenectady to Branford, including transfers.
Schenectady to Branford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Branford is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $30 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $350 and takes 6h 37m.
Schenectady to Branford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Branford is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Schenectady to Branford.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Branford, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from Schenectady to Branford via Springfield Union Station, New Haven Bus Stop, and New Haven in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Branford via Springfield and New Haven in around 6h 37m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $21–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $15–75
- Business - advance purchase
- $21–120
- Business Class
- $35–200
Train from Springfield to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–19
- 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
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $8–220
- Business Class
- $50–250
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $17–19
- Peak
- $22–26
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $14–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Schenectady to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield Union Station to New Haven Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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-/
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