There are 6 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Schenectady by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ORF - ALB
5h 3m$406–815Bus via Norfolk
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadwaybus Hampton
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
12h 46m$58–87Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to New York City Chinatownbus FlixBus 2608
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
12h 38m$74–134Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 34m$114–1,229Drive 499.1 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Schenectadycar 499.1 mi
9h 50m$92–132Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
15h 11m$114–544
Virginia Beach to Schenectady by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Schenectady is to bus via Norfolk which costs $55 - $90 and takes 12h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Schenectady is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $400 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Pacific & 25Th1/2 and arriving at Schenectady via Newtown Rd Station, Norfolk and New York, NY - Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Schenectady is 453 miles. The road distance is 502 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 12h 38m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Virginia Beach to Schenectady, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Schenectady bus services, operated by Hi Bus, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Schenectady is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $400 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 12h 38m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $110 - $1,300 and takes 14h 34m.
Virginia Beach to Schenectady bus services, operated by Hi Bus, arrive at New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Schenectady is 502 miles. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Virginia Beach to Schenectady.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Schenectady via New York City Chinatown, East Broadway, 34 St-Herald Sq, and New York, NY - Midtown in around 12h 38m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $90–350
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–350
Train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $60–410
- Business Class
- $150–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Website
- https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/
Bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Website
- https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/
- Phone
- +1 212 625 8882
- hibus133@gmail.com
- Website
- hibusny.com
Bus from Norfolk to New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- hibusny.com
- foxbus88@gmail.com
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
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