What is the cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Long Island?

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Long Island is to bus which costs $23 - $35 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Schenectady to Long Island?

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Long Island is to line 370 bus and fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $190 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Long Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Queens Plaza South/28 St via Madison Av/E 32 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Long Island?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Queens Plaza via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Long Island?

The distance between Schenectady and Long Island is 169 miles. The road distance is 169.5 miles.

How do I travel from Schenectady to Long Island without a car?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Long Island without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $23 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Schenectady to Long Island?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Schenectady to Long Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Long Island bus from?

Schenectady to Long Island bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Long Island train from?

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

Train or bus from Schenectady to Long Island?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Long Island is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $23 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Schenectady to Long Island bus arrive?

Schenectady to Long Island bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.

Where does the Schenectady to Long Island train arrive?

Schenectady to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Schenectady to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Long Island is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Schenectady to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 103+ hotels available in Long Island.

Schenectady to Long Island - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to Long Island by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
3h 45m
$23–33
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 50m
$53–116
Drive 168.5 mi
1. Drive from Schenectady to Brooklyncar 168.5 mi
3h 15m
$31–45
Line 370 bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Nott Terr & State St to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus
2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
2h 54m
$194–654
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 15m
$54–173
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 Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0201 / ...
5h 10m
$30–94

Schenectady to Long Island by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

42Weekly Services

3h 50mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 167.7 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

Fox Bus operates a bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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