What is the cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Hamden?

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Hamden is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Schenectady to Hamden?

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Hamden is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Hamden?

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.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Hamden?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Hamden. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Wallingford Amtrak via Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Hamden?

The distance between Schenectady and Hamden is 173 miles. The road distance is 128.5 miles.

How do I travel from Schenectady to Hamden without a car?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Hamden without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $50 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Schenectady to Hamden?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Schenectady to Hamden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Hamden bus from?

Schenectady to Hamden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Schenectady station.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Hamden train from?

Schenectady to Hamden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.

Train or bus from Schenectady to Hamden?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Hamden is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $55 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Schenectady to Hamden bus arrive?

Schenectady to Hamden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.

Where does the Schenectady to Hamden train arrive?

Schenectady to Hamden train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.

Can I drive from Schenectady to Hamden?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Hamden is 129 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Schenectady to Hamden.

Where can I stay near Hamden?

There are 247+ hotels available in Hamden.

Schenectady to Hamden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 905 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Hamden by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from Springfield to Wallingford Amtraktrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
6h 12m
$54–116
Drive 127.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Schenectady to Hamdencar 127.8 mi
3h 5m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0270
2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New Haven Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
6h 34m
$26–51
Line 905 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Albany Bus Terminalbus 905
2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Northamptonbus
3. Take the bus from Northampton to Hartfordbus
4. Take the bus from Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal to Devine St @ Commuter Park & Ride Lotbus 950
7h 17m
$24–50

Schenectady to Hamden by train and bus (Amtrak)

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6h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 171.9 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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.

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