There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Schenectady by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane SAN - ALB
7h 58m$252–978Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain
2d 14h$787–1,830Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus
3d 2h$469–903Drive 2,799.5 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Schenectadycar 2,799.5 mi
46h 19m$511–738
San Diego to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Schenectady is to bus which costs $460 - $950 and takes 3 days 2h.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Schenectady is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $250 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Schenectady via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Midtown - 400 8th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Schenectady via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
The distance between San Diego and Schenectady is 2465 miles. The road distance is 2815.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 2 days 14h and costs $750 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from San Diego to Schenectady, including transfers.
San Diego to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Schenectady is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $250 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $750 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 14h, you could also bus, which costs $460 - $950 and takes 3 days 2h.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Schenectady via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 14h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albany County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albany County Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Schenectady is 3h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 1:51 PM in San Diego and 4:51 PM in Schenectady.
San Diego to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Schenectady is 2816 miles. It takes approximately 46h 19m to drive from San Diego to Schenectady.
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