There are 7 ways to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Train (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 Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
7h 38m$90–199Drive 286 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Schenectadycar 286 mi
5h 38m$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$70–86Fly from Harrisburg International Airport
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane MDT - ALB
6h 15m$80–556Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (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 Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
8h 16m$89–329Bus 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 12m$73–95Train 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 14m$122–716
Harrisburg, Pa to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Schenectady is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Schenectady is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Harrisburg, Pa 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, Pa to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Harrisburg, Pa and Schenectady is 353 miles. The road distance is 287.6 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs $85 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Schenectady, including transfers.
Harrisburg, Pa to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Harrisburg, Pa to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Schenectady is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs $85 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $90 and takes 8h 22m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $600 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Harrisburg, Pa, PA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Harrisburg to Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 7h 38m. 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 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Albany County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
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
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- 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
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Harrisburg, Pa to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Harrisburg, Pa to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg, Pa to Schenectady is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Schenectady.
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