There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Cleveland by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 20m$130–290Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171
13h 27m$82–158Drive 456 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Clevelandcar 456 mi
7h 57m$84–121Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ALB - CLE
6h 20m$176–1,006
Schenectady to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Cleveland is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 13h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Cleveland is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $170 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady station to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave and arriving at Superior Av & W 6Th St via Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Brookpark Station Stop #4 and West Park Station Stop #4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Schenectady and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Schenectady and Cleveland is 461 miles. The road distance is 458.7 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs $130 - $290.
The train from Schenectady to Cleveland Amtrak takes 8h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Schenectady to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Schenectady to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Cleveland is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs $130 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 13h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $1,100 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Cleveland Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 10h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Albany County Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Albany County Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Flights from Albany County Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Schenectady to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Cleveland is 459 miles. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Schenectady to Cleveland.
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