What is the cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Washington, DC?

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Washington, DC is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Schenectady to Washington, DC?

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Washington, DC is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $130 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Washington, DC?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Washington, DC station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Washington Union Station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Washington, DC?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Washington, DC station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Washington Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Washington, DC?

The distance between Schenectady and Washington, DC is 336 miles. The road distance is 375 miles.

How do I travel from Schenectady to Washington, DC without a car?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Washington, DC without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs $85 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Schenectady to Washington, DC?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Schenectady to Washington, DC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Washington, DC bus from?

Schenectady to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Washington, DC train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Schenectady to Washington, DC?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Washington, DC is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $130 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $900 and takes 7h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Schenectady to Washington, DC bus arrive?

Schenectady to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Schenectady to Washington, DC train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schenectady to Washington, DC?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Washington, DC is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Schenectady to Washington, DC.

How do I get a train ticket from Schenectady to Washington, DC?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Schenectady to Washington, DC?

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Where can I stay near Washington, DC?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Schenectady to Washington, DC by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, subway, 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 to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)ALB - DCA
3h 52m
$136–910
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - MidtownNyc / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
8h 24m
$51–89
Train (Amtrak)
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 Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
7h 18m
$86–874
Drive 372.8 mi
1. Drive from Schenectady to Washington, DC372.8 mi
6h 55m
$68–99
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 Washington Union Station
4h 6m
$224–1,306
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)ALB - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
4h 31m
$81–516
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 Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
7h 46m
$80–934
Bus via Albany Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Albany to New YorkAdt 287 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union StationNew York
9h 26m
$60–182

Schenectady to Washington, DC by train (Amtrak)

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7h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 334.2 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines flies from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Washington Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 7h 18m.

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