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

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Philadelphia is to bus via New York which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $210 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Philadelphia via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at 30th Street Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Philadelphia?

The distance between Schenectady and Philadelphia is 250 miles. The road distance is 238.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Schenectady to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $65 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Schenectady to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Philadelphia bus from?

Schenectady to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Philadelphia train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Schenectady to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Philadelphia is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $65 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $210 - $550 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Schenectady to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Schenectady to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.

Where does the Schenectady to Philadelphia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schenectady to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Philadelphia is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Schenectady to Philadelphia.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Schenectady to Philadelphia?

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Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

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Schenectady to Philadelphia - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
5h 11m
$69–725
Bus via New York
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - MidtownNyc / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 50m
$38–71
Drive 236.8 mi
1. Drive from Schenectady to Philadelphia236.8 mi
4h 37m
$44–63
Fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)ALB - PHL
4h 1m
$212–504
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
5h 39m
$73–794
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0236
6h 45m
$51–132
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ALB - LGA
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
5h 32m
$247–1,210
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)ALB - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
5h 21m
$236–1,406

Schenectady to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Schenectady to 30th Street Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Philadelphia via New York, NY - Midtown and New York Midtown in around 5h 50m.

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