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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    4h 29m
    $45–99
  2. Drive  168.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jamaica to Schenectadycar car 168.6 mi
    3h 8m
    $31–45
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus bus Nyc / ...
    4h 30m
    $43–47
  4. Subway, bus, fly, line 370 bus

    1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 63 Dr-Rego Parksubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Junction Blvd/Queens Blvd to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    4. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel Stbus bus
    4h 30m
    $90–615
  5. Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 7m
    $44–229
  6. 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
    5h 19m
    $34–105

Jamaica to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Jamaica, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, Fox Bus operates a bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $38 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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