There are 3 ways to get from Schenectady to Plattsburgh by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak StationAdirondack
3h 51m$19–85Line 905 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Albany Bus Terminal905
- Take the bus from Albany to PlattsburghAdt 278 / ...
5h 25m$29–102Drive 149.1 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Plattsburgh149.1 mi
2h 43m$28–40
Schenectady to Plattsburgh by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Plattsburgh is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Plattsburgh is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady station to Plattsburgh. However, there are services departing from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway and arriving at Plattsburgh via Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Schenectady and arriving at Plattsburgh Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Schenectady and Plattsburgh is 151 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Plattsburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $19 - $85.
The train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station takes 3h 51m including transfers and departs once daily.
Schenectady to Plattsburgh bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), depart from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway.
Schenectady to Plattsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Plattsburgh is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $19 - $85. Alternatively, you can line 905 bus and bus, which costs $28 - $110 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Plattsburgh, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $19–85 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Plattsburgh via Albany Bus Terminal and Albany in around 5h 25m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $23–40
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $19–85
- Business - advance purchase
- $26–140
- Business Class
- $40–220
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Albany Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Senior/Disabled
- $1
- Base fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany to Plattsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Plattsburgh bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at Albany Bus Terminal station.
Schenectady to Plattsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Plattsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Plattsburgh is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Schenectady to Plattsburgh.
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