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 $23 - $40 and takes 4h 17m.

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 169 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 train which takes 4h 6m and costs $55 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m 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 train which takes 4h 6m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 17m.

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 2579+ 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 train (Amtrak), bus, 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.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
4h 6m
$55–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - ChinatownNyc / ...
4h 17m
$23–36
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 8m
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
$51–174
Train #2
1. Take the train from Schenectady to New York Penn StationVIA Rail
5h 13m
$28–90

Schenectady to Brooklyn by train and subway (Amtrak)

42Weekly Services

4h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 168.1 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

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. Alternatively, Fox Bus operates a bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Chinatown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Capital Bus Tour also services this route 3 times a day.

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