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

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Schenectady by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Albany County Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MSP - ALB
    7h 16m
    $186–956

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    26h
    $662–1,052

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus bus Nyc
    33h 57m
    $257–392

  4. Drive  1,205.8 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Schenectadycar car 1,205.8 mi
    20h 19m
    $221–318

  5. Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane MSP - SYR
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectadytrain train
    7h 58m
    $250–1,309

  6. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MSP - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus bus
    9h 38m
    $423–1,057

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train
    27h 41m
    $526–858

Minneapolis to Schenectady by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration26hAverage Duration
Ticket$662Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 993.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Schenectady via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 26h.

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