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

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Philadelphia is to line 370 bus and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $65 - $450.

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 56m.

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 $50 - $700.

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 Trailways, depart from Albany station.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Philadelphia train from?

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

Train or bus from Schenectady to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Philadelphia is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $50 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Schenectady to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Schenectady to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York 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 39m 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, and car

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

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 11m
$50–686
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2602 / ...
5h 56m
$38–55
Drive 236.8 mi
1. Drive from Schenectady to Philadelphiacar 236.8 mi
4h 39m
$44–63
Line 370 bus, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the bus from Nott Terr & State St to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus
2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ALB - PHL
3h 55m
$66–446
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 / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 39m
$53–756
Bus via Albany Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0305 / ...
7h 37m
$54–146
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 25m
$308–1,410
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ALB - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 21m
$88–496

Schenectady to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)

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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 56m.

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