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

The cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Schenectady is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairfield to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfield and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfield to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Post Rd. at Reef Rd. and arriving at Schenectady via Bridgeport Bus Stop and Springfield Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Fairfield and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Fairfield to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Fairfield and arriving at Schenectady via 125th Street - Harlem and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Fairfield to Schenectady?

The distance between Fairfield and Schenectady is 202 miles. The road distance is 148.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fairfield to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $50 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Fairfield to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairfield to Schenectady bus from?

Fairfield to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bridgeport Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Fairfield to Schenectady train from?

Fairfield to Schenectady train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Fairfield station.

Train or bus from Fairfield to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Fairfield to Schenectady is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $50 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $50 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Fairfield to Schenectady bus arrive?

Fairfield to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.

Where does the Fairfield to Schenectady train arrive?

Fairfield to Schenectady train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.

Can I drive from Fairfield to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield to Schenectady is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Fairfield to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 223+ hotels available in Schenectady.

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There are 5 ways to get from Fairfield to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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best
1. Take the train from Fairfield to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Croton-Harmontrain
3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain
5h 59m
$54–218
Drive 147.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fairfield to Schenectadycar 147.5 mi
3h 5m
$27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0255s
2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Schenectadybus Greyhound US0270
7h 18m
$30–49
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Fairfield to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
5h 23m
$106–683
Bus, line 341 bus, line 971 bus, line 905 bus
1. Take the bus from Post Rd. at Mill Plain Rd. to Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hubbus Cl
2. Take the bus from Belden Ave & 24 Belden Ave to Atlantic St @ Main Stbus 341
3. Take the bus from Main St @ Atlantic St to White Plains Transportation Centerbus 971
4. Take the bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Nybus 412
5. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadwaybus 905
8h 13m
$32–97

Fairfield to Schenectady by train

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Distance: 201.3 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Fairfield, CT, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Fairfield to Schenectady via 125th Street - Harlem and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Rd. at Reef Rd. to Schenectady via Bridgeport Bus Stop and Springfield Union Station in around 7h 18m.

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