What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island City to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island City to Schenectady is to bus which costs $23 - $29 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island City to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Long Island City to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island City and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island City to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from New York, NY - Midtown and arriving at Schenectady via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island City and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island City to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Court Sq-23 St and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Long Island City to Schenectady?

The distance between Long Island City and Schenectady is 170 miles. The road distance is 163.3 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island City to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island City to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $23 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Long Island City to Schenectady?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Long Island City to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island City to Schenectady bus from?

Long Island City to Schenectady bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from New York, NY - Midtown station.

Where do I catch the Long Island City to Schenectady train from?

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

Train or bus from Long Island City to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Long Island City to Schenectady is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $23 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Long Island City to Schenectady bus arrive?

Long Island City to Schenectady bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at Schenectady station.

Where does the Long Island City to Schenectady train arrive?

Long Island City to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.

Can I drive from Long Island City to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island City to Schenectady is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Long Island City to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 223+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Long Island City to Schenectady - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
4h 15m
$24–29
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
4h 28m
$43–98
Drive 162.4 mi
1. Drive from Long Island City to Schenectadycar 162.4 mi
3h 2m
$30–43
Line 7 subway, fly, line 370 bus
1. Take the subway from Court Sq to Flushing-Main Stsubway
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
3. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel Stbus
4h 26m
$85–615
Bus, line 905 bus
1. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadwaybus 905
4h 57m
$34–105
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 6m
$42–228

Long Island City to Schenectady by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

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4h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 168.8 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Long Island City, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Fox Bus operates a bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 9m.

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