There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Hamden by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Springfield to Wallingford Amtraktrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
6h 12m$34–273Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Albany to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus 2691
- Take the train from Springfield to Meridentrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
7h 22m$20–236Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0270
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New Haven Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
6h 34m$23–53Drive 127.8 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Hamdencar 127.8 mi
3h 5m$24–34
Schenectady to Hamden by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Hamden is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Hamden is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Hamden. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Whitney Ave @ Pinewood Rd via Springfield Union Station and Church St @ Chapel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Schenectady and Hamden is 173 miles. The road distance is 128.5 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Hamden without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $30 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Schenectady to Hamden, including transfers.
Schenectady to Hamden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Hamden is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $30 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $55 and takes 6h 34m.
Schenectady to Hamden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Hamden is 129 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Schenectady to Hamden.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Hamden, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Schenectady to Amazon Fulfillment Center South via Springfield, Wallingford Amtrak, and Center St @ S Colony St in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Whitney Ave @ Pinewood Rd via Springfield Union Station, New Haven Bus Stop, and Church St @ Chapel St in around 6h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Wallingford Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Meriden
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Wallingford Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $50–240
Train from Springfield to Meriden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Schenectady to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield Union Station to New Haven Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Albany to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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