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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 6 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
    6h 42m
    $176–856

  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
    25h 39m
    $362–822

  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 Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus bus Nyc
    30h 50m
    $229–376

  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
    $210–1,109

  6. 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 53m
    $326–708

Minneapolis to Schenectady by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 993.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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 bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Schenectady via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 25h 39m.

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