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

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Purchase is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Purchase is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Purchase?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady station to Purchase. However, there are services departing from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway and arriving at Purchase St @ Anderson Hill Rd via Albany, Ny and White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Purchase?

The distance between Schenectady and Purchase is 150 miles. The road distance is 143.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Schenectady to Purchase without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $20 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Schenectady to Purchase, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Purchase bus from?

Schenectady to Purchase bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), depart from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway.

Where does the Schenectady to Purchase bus arrive?

Schenectady to Purchase bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at Albany Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Schenectady to Purchase?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Purchase is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Schenectady to Purchase.

Where can I stay near Purchase?

There are 263+ hotels available in Purchase.

Schenectady to Purchase - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 0013 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Purchase by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Poughkeepsie Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Metro North Station to Verizon 400-500Wpp
4h 52m
$21–89
Train, line 0013 bus
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Tarrytown Railroad Station to 333 Westchester Ave0013
5h 46m
$46–187
Drive 142.6 mi
1. Drive from Schenectady to Purchase142.6 mi
2h 52m
$26–38
Line 905 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Albany Bus Terminal905
2. Take the bus from Albany, Ny to White Plains, Ny411 / ...
6h 33m
$30–90

Schenectady to Purchase by train and bus

30Weekly Services

4h 52mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.8 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Purchase, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Purchase St @ Anderson Hill Rd via Albany Bus Terminal, Albany, Ny, White Plains, Ny, and White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B in around 6h 33m.

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