There are 4 ways to get from Potsdam to Schenectady by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Potsdam to Syracusebus Adt A112 / ...
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectadytrain Empire Service / ...
6h 15m$61–263Drive 186.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Potsdam to Schenectadycar 186.1 mi
3h 58m$34–50Bus via Syracuse
- Take the bus from Potsdam to Syracusebus Adt A112 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus Adt A253 / ...
6h 35m$45–123Bus
- Take the bus from Potsdam to Albanybus Adt A113
7h 29m$40–145
Potsdam to Schenectady by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Schenectady is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Potsdam and arriving at Schenectady via Syracuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Potsdam and Schenectady is 273 miles. The road distance is 187.2 miles.
The best way to get from Potsdam to Schenectady without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 15m and costs $60 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Potsdam to Schenectady, including transfers.
Potsdam to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Potsdam station.
Potsdam to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Schenectady is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Potsdam to Schenectady.
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What companies run services between Potsdam, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Potsdam to Schenectady via Syracuse in around 6h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $80–180
- Economy
- $40–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–120
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Potsdam to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–85
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $26–80
- Flexible
- $50–85
Bus from Potsdam to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–85
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $26–80
- Flexible
- $50–85
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $45–80
Bus from Potsdam to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–150
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $35–140
- Flexible
- $70–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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