There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to Cary by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)ALB - RDU
5h 29m$77–556Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to CaryCarolinian
15h 51m$197–725Bus via Durham
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - MidtownNyc / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to DurhamFlixBus N2471 / ...
16h 32m$101–216Drive 641.6 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Cary641.6 mi
11h 41m$118–170Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (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 CaryCarolinian
16h 19m$201–794Bus
- Take the bus from Albany to New YorkAdt 287 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raleigh Bus StationGreyhound US0670 / ...
16h 35m$97–254
Schenectady to Cary by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Cary is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Cary is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $75 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Cary. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Cary Depot via New York Midtown, Durham Station Gate J and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Cary. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Cary via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 51m.
The distance between Schenectady and Cary is 571 miles. The road distance is 645.4 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Cary without a car is to train which takes 15h 51m and costs $190 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Schenectady to Cary, including transfers.
Schenectady to Cary bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Cary is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $75 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $750 and takes 15h 51m, you could also bus via Durham, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 16h 32m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Cary, NC, USA?
Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways, and four other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Cary via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 15h 51m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Albany County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aveloair.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–210
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- 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
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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-/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–110
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $29–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Cary bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.
Schenectady to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Cary is 645 miles. It takes approximately 11h 41m to drive from Schenectady to Cary.
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