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

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Manhattan is to bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Manhattan is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Schenectady and arriving at New York, NY - Midtown. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Schenectady and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Manhattan?

The distance between Schenectady and Manhattan is 165 miles. The road distance is 159.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Schenectady to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $21 - $35.

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

The bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtown takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Manhattan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Manhattan train from?

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

Train or bus from Schenectady to Manhattan?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Manhattan is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $21 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Schenectady to Manhattan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Schenectady to Manhattan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schenectady to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Manhattan is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Schenectady to Manhattan.

How do I get a train ticket from Schenectady to Manhattan?

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Where can I stay near Manhattan?

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Schenectady to Manhattan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Manhattan by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
3h 5m
$21–35
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 24m
$50–120
Drive 158.6 mi
1. Drive from Schenectady to Manhattancar 158.6 mi
2h 57m
$29–42
Line 370 bus, fly, subway
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
3. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway
3h 38m
$196–656
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 / ...
3h 52m
$51–170

Schenectady to Manhattan by bus

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Distance: 164 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Manhattan, 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. Capital Bus Tour also services this route 5 times a day. 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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