What is the cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Schenectady is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hempstead to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Hempstead and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Midtown - 400 8th Ave and arriving at Schenectady via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Mineola and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Hempstead to Schenectady?

The distance between Hempstead and Schenectady is 187 miles. The road distance is 176 miles.

How do I travel from Hempstead to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $40 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Hempstead to Schenectady?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Hempstead to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Schenectady bus from?

Hempstead to Schenectady bus services, operated by Capital Bus Tour, depart from Midtown - 400 8th Ave station.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Schenectady train from?

Hempstead to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Hempstead to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Schenectady is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $40 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $240 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Hempstead to Schenectady bus arrive?

Hempstead to Schenectady bus services, operated by Capital Bus Tour, arrive at Schenectady station.

Where does the Hempstead to Schenectady train arrive?

Hempstead to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Hempstead to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Schenectady is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Hempstead to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 221+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Hempstead to Schenectady - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Hempstead to Schenectady by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
4h 55m
$42–49
Drive 174.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hempstead to Schenectadycar 174.9 mi
3h 17m
$32–47
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 27m
$41–239
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4h 40m
$92–616
Train via Ossining
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Croton-Harmontrain Hudson
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
5h 42m
$49–212
Bus via 179 St / Hillside
1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy to Madison Av/E 33 Stbus
3. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc
7h 8m
$44–49

Hempstead to Schenectady by train and bus

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Distance: 186.3 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Capital Bus Tour operates a bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectady 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–85 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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