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How to get fromLouisville to Schenectadyby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Schenectady by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SDF - ALB
    6h 31m
    $146–757

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracusebus bus 325
    4. Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus bus 253
    18h 42m
    $97–230

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus Louisville
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    16h 53m
    $188–383

  4. Drive 798.2 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Schenectadycar car 798.2 mi
    13h 37m
    $146–211

  5. Bus to Nashville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BNA - ALB
    7h 57m
    $179–802

Louisville to Schenectady by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 717.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Schenectady via Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, and Syracuse in around 18h 42m.

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