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

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Schenectady by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane CMH - ALB
    6h 30m
    $386–1,107

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0171
    15h 20m
    $101–197

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus Louisville / ...
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h 8m
    $157–362

  4. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Columbus, OH to New York, NYbus bus Cincinnati
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectadybus bus Nyc / ...
    14h
    $131–145

  5. Drive 592 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Schenectadycar car 592 mi
    10h 12m
    $108–157

  6. Bus, train via Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station

    1. Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus 374 D
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    14h 58m
    $201–388

Columbus to Schenectady by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 529.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus, OH to Schenectady via New York, NY and New York, NY - Chinatown in around 14h.

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