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How to get fromSan Diego to Schenectadyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Schenectady by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Albany County Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SAN - ALB
    8h 7m
    $219–884

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2d 14h
    $715–1,830

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus bus
    3d 1h
    $509–803

  4. Drive  2,799.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Schenectadycar car 2,799.5 mi
    46h 19m
    $511–738

  5. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SAN - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus bus
    10h 51m
    $226–454

San Diego to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$715Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,450.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, 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.

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