There are 3 ways to get from Vermont to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Vermont to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vermont to Schenectady is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Vermont to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Vermont to Schenectady station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Center Burlington and arriving at Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Burlington and arriving at Schenectady. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Vermont and Schenectady is 152 miles. The road distance is 135.1 miles.
The best way to get from Vermont to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $19 - $85.
The train from Burlington to Schenectady takes 4h 6m including transfers and departs once daily.
Vermont to Schenectady bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, depart from Downtown Transit Center Burlington station.
Vermont to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burlington station.
The best way to get from Vermont to Schenectady is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $19 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Vermont, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Burlington to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $19–85 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, Vermont Translines operates a bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $29–40 and the journey takes 4h 57m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burlington to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- 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
- +1 844- 888-7267
- info@vttranslines.com
- Website
- vttranslines.com
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- https://vttranslines.com
- Book at
- https://vttranslines.com/buy-tickets-now/
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More Questions & Answers
Vermont to Schenectady bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, arrive at Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal station.
Vermont to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vermont to Schenectady is 135 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Vermont to Schenectady.
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