There are 7 ways to get from Harrisburg to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
8h 16m$104–361Drive 286.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harrisburg to Schenectadycar 286.6 mi
5h 36m$53–76Bus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
8h 22m$55–81Fly from Harrisburg International Airport
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane MDT - ALB
6h 7m$75–496Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
8h 45m$105–242Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
9h 47m$72–105Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
6h 1m$124–724
Harrisburg to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg to Schenectady is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Harrisburg to Schenectady is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Harrisburg station to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg Bus Station and arriving at Schenectady via New York, NY - Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Harrisburg to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Harrisburg and Schenectady is 353 miles. The road distance is 288.2 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg to Schenectady without a car is to train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station which takes 8h 16m and costs $100 - $370.
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Harrisburg to Schenectady, including transfers.
Harrisburg to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Harrisburg to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Harrisburg to Schenectady is to train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station which takes 8h 16m and costs $100 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 22m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $500 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Harrisburg to Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Schenectady via New York Midtown and New York, NY - Midtown in around 8h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Albany County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Albany County Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- [email protected]
- Website
- Capital Bus
Bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- Capital Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Harrisburg to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Harrisburg to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg to Schenectady is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Harrisburg to Schenectady.
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