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

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There are 8 ways to get from Schenectady to Downingtown by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    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 Downingtown Amtraktrain train Keystone Service
    6h 35m
    $153–245

  2. Drive  255.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Schenectady to Downingtowncar car 255.8 mi
    4h 59m
    $47–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus bus Nyc / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2602 / ...
    9h 52m
    $66–86

  4. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ALB - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    5h 37m
    $98–584

  5. Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train Keystone Service
    6h 58m
    $145–366

  6. Train via Trenton

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    3. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Gray 30th St Stationtrain train Tre
    4. Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Downingtowntrain train Pao
    8h 46m
    $51–218

  7. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ALB - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    7h 3m
    $152–770

  8. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane ALB - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    7h 12m
    $124–1,232

Schenectady to Downingtown by train (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Downingtown, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Schenectady to Downingtown Amtrak via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Lancaster Av & Green St - FS via New York, NY - Midtown, New York Midtown, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, 69th St TC West Trolley Platform, and West Chester Transit Center in around 9h 52m.

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