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

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

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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
    6h
    $54–218

  2. Drive 142 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfield Station (Metro-North) to Schenectadycar car 142 mi
    3h 20m
    $26–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Nybus bus 412 / ...
    7h 17m
    $37–104

  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 20m
    $91–583

  5. Bus via Springfield

    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 21m
    $29–57

Fairfield Station (Metro-North) to Schenectady by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Fairfield Station (Metro-North), 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 6h. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Ny once daily. Tickets cost $26–85 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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