There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Schenectady by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, 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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
2h 37m$94–612Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Tre
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc
7h 53m$29–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
6h 6m$73–713Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Schenectady245.3 mi
4h 50mDrive 245.3 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Schenectadycar 245.3 mi
4h 50m$45–65Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 44m$72–838Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
8h 26m$64–81
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Schenectady is to train and bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Schenectady is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $90 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at Schenectady via Broad St & Snyder Av, Philadelphia Bus Station and Midtown - 400 8th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Schenectady via 30th Street Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Schenectady is 223 miles. The road distance is 246.8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $70 - $750.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Schenectady, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Schenectady is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $90 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $750 and takes 6h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $85 and takes 8h 26m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Schenectady via 30th Street Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 6m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–23
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–23
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Website
- https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Schenectady is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Schenectady.
There are 218+ hotels available in Schenectady.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Schenectady. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.