There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Durham by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)ALB - RDU
5h 19m$77–556Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - ChinatownNyc / ...
- Take the bus from New York, NY to DurhamNyc
13h 9m$96–145Train (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 Durham Amtrak StationCarolinian
16h 18m$187–474Drive 631 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Durham631 mi
11h 15m$116–167Bus via Durham
- Take the bus from Schenectady to Midtown - 400 8th AveSchenectady
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to DurhamFlixBus N2471 / ...
15h 15m$115–235
Schenectady to Durham by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Durham is to bus which costs $95 - $150 and takes 13h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Durham is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $75 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Durham. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Durham via New York, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.
The distance between Schenectady and Durham is 572 miles. The road distance is 634.7 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 13h 9m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Schenectady to Durham, including transfers.
Schenectady to Durham bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Durham is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $75 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 13h 9m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $480 and takes 16h 18m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways, and three other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Durham via New York, NY - Chinatown and New York, NY in around 13h 9m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- 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 Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Albany County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Sunday
- 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
- $65–260
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 Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Website
- https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/
- foxbus88@gmail.com
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
Bus from Schenectady to Midtown - 400 8th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- help@wandacoach.com
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from New York, NY to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Durham bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Chinatown station.
Schenectady to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Durham is 635 miles. It takes approximately 11h 15m to drive from Schenectady to Durham.
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