There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to Raleigh by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)ALB - RDU
5h 19m$47–656Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - ChinatownNyc / ...
- Take the bus from New York, NY to S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - RaleighNyc
13h 39m$66–145Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Raleigh Union StationCarolinian
14h 57m$156–603Drive 635.1 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Raleigh635.1 mi
11h 33m$116–168Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Raleigh Union StationCarolinian
15h 25m$155–663Bus via Albany Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Albany to New YorkAdt 287 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raleigh Bus StationGreyhound US0670 / ...
15h 29m$97–234
Schenectady to Raleigh by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Raleigh is to bus which costs $65 - $150 and takes 13h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Raleigh is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $45 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Raleigh. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh via New York, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.
The distance between Schenectady and Raleigh is 571 miles. The road distance is 638.8 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 13h 39m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Schenectady to Raleigh, including transfers.
Schenectady to Raleigh bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Raleigh is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 13h 39m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $650 and takes 14h 57m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways, and four other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh via New York, NY - Chinatown and New York, NY in around 13h 39m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Albany County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Albany County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–850
- Website
- aveloair.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Website
- https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/
- foxbus88@gmail.com
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- help@wandacoach.com
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from New York, NY to S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- support@coachrun.com
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from New York, NY to S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–110
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $29–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Raleigh bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Chinatown station.
Schenectady to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Raleigh is 639 miles. It takes approximately 11h 33m to drive from Schenectady to Raleigh.
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