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How to get fromCalifornia to Schenectadyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Schenectady by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SMF - ALB
    9h 25m
    $256–1,107

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SAN - ALB
    9h 28m
    $216–909

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 12h
    $733–1,744

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus bus
    2d 22h
    $500–772

  5. Drive  2,795.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Schenectadycar car 2,795.8 mi
    44h 54m
    $511–737

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LAX - ALB
    9h 47m
    $232–967

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGB - ALB
    9h 37m
    $415–1,805

  8. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane OAK - ALB
    9h 55m
    $269–1,110

  9. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SJC - ALB
    9h 38m
    $260–1,110

California to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$733Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,505.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between California, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Schenectady via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 12h.

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