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

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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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fairfield to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Croton-Harmontrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train
    5h 58m
    $54–218

  2. Drive 142.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfield to Schenectadycar car 142.5 mi
    3h 20m
    $26–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Springfield Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0255s
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Schenectadybus bus Greyhound US0270
    7h 17m
    $31–63

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Fairfield to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    5h 18m
    $86–533

  5. 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 bus Cl
    2. Take the bus from Belden Ave & 24 Belden Ave to Atlantic St @ Main Stbus bus 341
    3. Take the bus from Main St @ Atlantic St to White Plains Transportation Centerbus bus 971
    4. Take the bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Nybus bus 412
    5. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadwaybus bus 905
    8h 13m
    $32–97

Fairfield to Schenectady by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Rd. at Ruane St. to Schenectady via Bridgeport Bus Stop and Springfield Union Station in around 7h 17m.

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