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How to get fromSchenectady to Minneapolisby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Albany County Airport

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    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeALB - MSP
    7h 7m
    $165–808

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to UMN - Minneapolisbus
    27h 12m
    $123–397

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainBorealis / ...
    24h 38m
    $148–440

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - MidtownbusNyc
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
    34h 7m
    $166–366

  5. Drive 1,206.3 mi

    1. Drive from Schenectady to Minneapoliscar1,206.3 mi
    20h 6m
    $221–318

  6. Train, bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Utica, NY to Syracuse Airport, NYbus
    3. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeSYR - MSP
    7h 15m
    $222–1,089

  7. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Springfieldtrain
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeBDL - MSP
    9h 48m
    $191–920

  8. Train, bus to Burlington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Rutlandtrain
    2. Take the bus from Marble Valley Regional Transit Center to Burlington International Airportbus
    3. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeBTV - MSP
    9h 39m
    $186–935

Schenectady to Minneapolis by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to 7th St S & 5th Ave S via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Gate A1 in around 24h 38m.

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