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How to get fromHempstead to Schenectadyby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Hempstead to New York Penn Stationtrain train Hempstead Branch
    2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus bus Nyc
    5h 7m
    $43–50

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy to Madison Av/E 33 Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus bus Nyc
    7h 9m
    $27–37

  3. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Croton-Harmontrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train
    5h 16m
    $49–212

  4. Drive 174.9 mi

    1. Drive from Hempstead to Schenectadycar car 174.9 mi
    3h 17m
    $32–47

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    4h 26m
    $82–616

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Hempstead to New York Penn Stationtrain train Hempstead Branch
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 39m
    $47–240

Hempstead to Schenectady by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Hempstead to Schenectady via Grand Central Terminal and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Schenectady via 179 St / Hillside, Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy, Madison Av/E 33 St, and New York, NY - Midtown in around 7h 9m.

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