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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Schenectady is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Schenectady is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $130 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Arlington, VA and arriving at Schenectady via New York, NY - Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Washington to Schenectady?

The distance between Washington and Schenectady is 330 miles. The road distance is 374.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs $95 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Washington to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Schenectady bus from?

Washington to Schenectady bus services, operated by Vamoose Bus, depart from Arlington, VA station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Schenectady train from?

Washington to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Washington to Schenectady is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $130 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $230 and takes 7h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $110 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Washington to Schenectady bus arrive?

Washington to Schenectady bus services, operated by Vamoose Bus, arrive at Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street.

Where does the Washington to Schenectady train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Schenectady is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Washington to Schenectady.

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

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Schenectady by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, or train

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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane DCA - ALB
2h 52m
$132–817
Drive 372.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington to Schenectadycar 372.8 mi
6h 57m
$68–99
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
7h 9m
$98–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arlington, VA to Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Streetbus
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
8h 49m
$87–104
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane IAD - ALB
4h 31m
$86–557
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BWI - ALB
4h 25m
$91–1,149
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
7h 47m
$97–353
Bus via Albany Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
9h 10m
$87–198

Washington to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 327.7 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 7h 9m.

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