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

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Brooklyn is to bus which costs $24 - $29 and takes 3h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Brooklyn is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Brooklyn?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Brooklyn. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Church Av via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Brooklyn?

The distance between Schenectady and Brooklyn is 172 miles. The road distance is 169.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Schenectady to Brooklyn without a car is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $24 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Schenectady to Brooklyn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Brooklyn train from?

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

Train or bus from Schenectady to Brooklyn?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Brooklyn is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $24 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Schenectady to Brooklyn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schenectady to Brooklyn?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Brooklyn is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Schenectady to Brooklyn.

Where can I stay near Brooklyn?

There are 3255+ hotels available in Brooklyn.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to Brooklyn by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, 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
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - MidtownNyc / ...
3h 31m
$24–29
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
4h 6m
$60–128
Drive 168.5 mi
1. Drive from Schenectady to Brooklyn168.5 mi
3h 14m
$31–45
Fly, subway
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ALB - LGA
2. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 15 St-Prospect Park
4h 9m
$235–606
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 / ...
4h 34m
$64–197
Train #2
1. Take the train from Schenectady to New York Penn StationVIA Rail
5h 13m
$31–91

Schenectady to Brooklyn by train and subway (Amtrak)

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Distance: 171 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, 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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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