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How to get fromSchenectady to Charlotteby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to Charlotte by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Albany County Airport

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    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ALB - CLT
    4h 57m
    $186–1,106

  2. Drive  748.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Schenectady to Charlottecar car 748.8 mi
    13h 50m
    $128–185

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    16h 54m
    $417–684

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2687
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    17h 30m
    $136–209

  5. Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SYR - CLT
    7h 24m
    $201–1,155

  6. Bus via Albany Bus Terminal, NY

    1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    18h 57m
    $148–282

Schenectady to Charlotte by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration16h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$417Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 662.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 16h 54m.

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