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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Schenectadyby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Schenectady by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Albany County Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORF - ALB
    6h 45m
    $119–634

  2. Bus via Norfolk

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadwaybus bus Hampton
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectadybus bus Nyc / ...
    13h
    $67–140

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    15h 9m
    $329–534

  4. Drive  498.1 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Schenectadycar car 498.1 mi
    9h 52m
    $91–132

  5. Fly to Bradley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane ORF - BDL
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Schenectadybus bus
    8h 29m
    $220–512

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus bus Nyc
    14h 5m
    $111–147

  7. Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    15h 16m
    $323–654

Virginia Beach to Schenectady by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 452.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parks & 19Th to Schenectady via Virginia Beach & Burling, Norfolk , and New York, NY - Chinatown in around 13h.

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