There are 10 ways to get from West Chester to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
7h 50m$64–778Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc
10h 22m$32–72Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
9h 40m$56–76Drive 252.9 mi
- Drive from West Chester to Schenectadycar 252.9 mi
5h 1m$47–67Line 104 bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
5h 27m$72–476Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Paoli Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
7h 56m$82–282Train #2 (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Paoli Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
8h 38m$82–328Line 104 bus, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BWI - ALB
6h 47m$78–1,106Line 104 bus, train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly, line 370 bus
- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
- Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel Stbus
7h 45m$214–1,272Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane DCA - ALB
7h 42m$142–1,514
West Chester to Schenectady by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Chester to Schenectady is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from West Chester to Schenectady is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from West Chester to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Chestnut St & Darlington St and arriving at Schenectady via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Philadelphia and Midtown - 400 8th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between West Chester and Schenectady is 276 miles. The road distance is 254.4 miles.
The best way to get from West Chester to Schenectady without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 50m and costs $60 - $800.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from West Chester to Schenectady, including transfers.
West Chester to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
The best way to get from West Chester to Schenectady is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 50m and costs $60 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 9h 40m.
West Chester to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Chester to Schenectady is 254 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from West Chester to Schenectady.
What companies run services between West Chester, PA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to Schenectady via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to Schenectady via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Spring Garden St & 2nd St - MBFS, Philadelphia, New York Midtown, and Midtown - 400 8th Ave in around 9h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Albany County Airport via Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $14–240
- Business Class
- $60–280
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- 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 Paoli Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–150
- 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
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–23
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–23
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $4–9
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- foxbus88@gmail.com
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $6–21
- 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-/
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Base fare
- $2
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