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How to get fromSchenectady to Los Angelesby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Schenectady to Los Angeles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ALB - LAX
    10h 28m
    $390–1,416

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane ALB - LGB
    11h 55m
    $230–960

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 12h
    $680–1,606

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 18h
    $493–937

  5. Drive 2,796.9 mi

    1. Drive from Schenectady to Los Angelescar car 2,796.9 mi
    44h 49m
    $511–738

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ALB - BUR
    11h 13m
    $270–1,114

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ALB - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    12h 22m
    $344–1,418

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ALB - SNA
    14h 7m
    $314–1,318

Schenectady to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$680Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 12h.

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