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How to get fromGrand Central–42nd Street Station to Schenectadyby bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Schenectady by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus bus Nyc / ...
    3h 22m
    $21–26

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Croton-Harmontrain train Hudson
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    4h 13m
    $41–197

  3. Drive 160 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Schenectadycar car 160 mi
    2h 59m
    $30–43

  4. Train, fly, line 370 bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    3. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel Stbus bus
    4h 15m
    $82–570

  5. Bus, line 905 bus

    1. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus Adt A278 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadwaybus bus 905
    4h 6m
    $31–102

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Schenectady by foot and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Fox Bus operates a bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Schenectady via Grand Central Terminal and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 4h 13m.

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