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How to get fromNew York, NY to Schenectadyby bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectadybus bus Nyc / ...
    3h 39m
    $35–38

  2. Drive  162.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York, NY to Schenectadycar car 162.7 mi
    3h 3m
    $30–43

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    4h 29m
    $43–103

  4. Line 4 subway, bus, fly, line 370 bus

    1. Take the subway from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    4. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel Stbus bus
    4h 36m
    $95–665

  5. Bus, line 905 bus

    1. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus Adt A278-D / ...
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadwaybus bus 905
    4h 40m
    $31–105

New York, NY to Schenectady by foot and bus

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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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 $40–100 and the journey takes 3h 9m.

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