What is the cheapest way to get from New York, NY to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from New York, NY to Schenectady is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from New York, NY to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from New York, NY to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between New York, NY and Schenectady?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York, NY - Chinatown and arriving at Schenectady. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between New York, NY and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from New York, NY to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Grand St and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from New York, NY to Schenectady?

The distance between New York, NY and Schenectady is 170 miles. The road distance is 163.7 miles.

How do I travel from New York, NY to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from New York, NY to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $38.

How long does it take to get from New York, NY to Schenectady?

The bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectady takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the New York, NY to Schenectady bus from?

New York, NY to Schenectady bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from New York, NY - Chinatown station.

Where do I catch the New York, NY to Schenectady train from?

New York, NY to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from New York, NY to Schenectady?

The best way to get from New York, NY to Schenectady is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $38. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the New York, NY to Schenectady bus arrive?

New York, NY to Schenectady bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at Schenectady station.

Where does the New York, NY to Schenectady train arrive?

New York, NY to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.

Can I drive from New York, NY to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between New York, NY to Schenectady is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from New York, NY to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 175+ hotels available in Schenectady.

New York, NY to Schenectady - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from New York, NY to Schenectady by bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
3h 39m
$35–38
Drive 162.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New York, NY to Schenectadycar 162.7 mi
3h 3m
$30–43
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
4h 29m
$88–143
Line 4 subway, bus, fly, line 370 bus
1. Take the subway from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to 125th Streetsubway
2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel Stbus
4h 36m
$100–715
Train via Penn Station
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Schenectadytrain VIA Rail
4h 35m
$43–193

New York, NY to Schenectady by foot and bus

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Distance: 169 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Fox Bus operates a bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectady every 3 hours. Tickets cost $38 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Capital Bus Tour also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 3h 9m.

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