There are 6 ways to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Schenectady by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane YUL - ALB
5h 40m$89–486Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200
6h 53m$40–135Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain Adirondack
8h 48m$76–156Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Montreal-YUL to Schenectady212.3 mi
3h 59mDrive 212.3 mi
- Drive from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Schenectadycar 212.3 mi
3h 59m$49–71Bus via SUNY Collins Circle (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Montreal to Albanybus FlixBus N2679 / ...
8h 10m$42–67
Montreal Airport (YUL) to Schenectady by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Schenectady is to bus via SUNY Collins Circle which costs $40 - $70 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Schenectady station. However, there are services departing from YUL Aéroport Montréal-Trudeau and arriving at Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via Montreal and Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Montreal Airport (YUL) station to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Station Lionel-Groulx and arriving at Schenectady via Montreal Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Montreal Airport (YUL) and Schenectady is 199 miles. The road distance is 213.5 miles.
The best way to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs $35 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Schenectady, including transfers.
Montreal Airport (YUL) to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montreal station.
Montreal Airport (YUL) to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Montreal Central Station.
The best way to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Schenectady is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $85 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $140 and takes 6h 53m, you could also train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Montreal Airport (YUL), Canada and Schenectady, NY, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Montreal to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $35–130
- Flexible
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Montreal-YUL to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Montreal Airport (YUL) to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Montreal Airport (YUL) to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal Airport (YUL) to Schenectady is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Schenectady.
There are 177+ hotels available in Schenectady.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Montreal Airport (YUL) and Schenectady. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.