There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Hamlin by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Schenectady to RochesterMaple Leaf / ...
4h 14m$110–187Drive 228.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Hamlin228.1 mi
4h 22m$42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to SyracuseAdt 264 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus StopFlixBus 2685 / ...
5h 40m$123–204Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Rochester (ROC)ALB - ROC
6h 17m$262–594
Albany County Airport (ALB) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Hamlin is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Hamlin is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $110 - $190.
The distance between Schenectady and Hamlin is 236 miles. The road distance is 229.4 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Hamlin without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Schenectady to Hamlin, including transfers.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Hamlin is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 5h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 6h 17m.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Hamlin is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Schenectady to Hamlin.
There are 12+ hotels available in Hamlin.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Hamlin, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Rochester 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 39m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Hamlin via Syracuse Bus Station and Rochester Bus Stop in around 5h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Schenectady to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $40–95
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $40–75
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $50–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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