There are 4 ways to get from Bethel to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from South Norwalk to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Croton-Harmontrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain
6h 9m$61–230Drive 124.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bethel to Schenectadycar 124.6 mi
2h 41m$23–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Bethel to 125th Street - Harlemtrain Danbury
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
6h 58m$40–59Train, bus via Stamford
- Take the train from Bethel to Stamfordtrain Danbury
- Take the bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Nybus 412 / ...
7h 40m$40–107
Bethel to Schenectady by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethel to Schenectady is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Bethel to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Bethel to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Bethel and arriving at Schenectady via South Norwalk, 125th Street - Harlem and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Bethel and Schenectady is 214 miles. The road distance is 125.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bethel to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $60 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Bethel to Schenectady, including transfers.
Bethel to Schenectady train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from South Norwalk station.
Bethel to Schenectady train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethel to Schenectady is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Bethel to Schenectady.
There are 215+ hotels available in Schenectady.
What companies run services between Bethel, Fairfield County, CT, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Bethel to Schenectady via South Norwalk, 125th Street - Harlem, and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from South Norwalk to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–14
- Peak
- $17–19
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Croton-Harmon
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from Bethel to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
Train from Bethel to Stamford
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $15–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $75–180
- Economy
- $35–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–110
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Ny
- Saver
- $26–85
- Flexible
- $50–85
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