What is the cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to Schenectady is to bus via Columbus Av/W 86 St which costs $23 - $35 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Upper West Side and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Upper West Side to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Columbus Av/W 86 St and arriving at Schenectady via New York, NY - Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Upper West Side and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Upper West Side to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from 86 St and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Upper West Side to Schenectady?

The distance between Upper West Side and Schenectady is 163 miles. The road distance is 158.8 miles.

How do I travel from Upper West Side to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from Upper West Side to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $50 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Upper West Side to Schenectady?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Upper West Side to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Upper West Side to Schenectady bus from?

Upper West Side to Schenectady bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from New York, NY - Midtown station.

Where do I catch the Upper West Side to Schenectady train from?

Upper West Side to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Upper West Side to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Upper West Side to Schenectady is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $38 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Upper West Side to Schenectady bus arrive?

Upper West Side to Schenectady bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at Schenectady station.

Where does the Upper West Side to Schenectady train arrive?

Upper West Side to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.

Can I drive from Upper West Side to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Upper West Side to Schenectady is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Upper West Side to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 220+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Upper West Side to Schenectady - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 6 ways to get from Upper West Side to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
4h 20m
$53–103
Bus via Columbus Av/W 86 St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
4h 38m
$24–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
4h 32m
$38
Drive 157.9 mi
1. Drive from Upper West Side to Schenectadycar 157.9 mi
2h 53m
$29–42
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4h 8m
$239–764
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 3m
$53–168

Upper West Side to Schenectady by subway and train (Amtrak)

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4h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 161.9 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, Capital Bus Tour operates a bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectady 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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