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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Schenectady by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Albany County Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SFO - ALB
    10h 12m
    $484–1,216

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SFO - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus bus
    12h 37m
    $241–649

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2d 22h
    $1,015–2,156

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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 Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus bus
    3d 8h
    $572–1,064

  5. Drive 2,909.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Schenectadycar car 2,909.2 mi
    46h 14m
    $531–767

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane OAK - ALB
    9h 49m
    $320–1,212

  7. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SJC - ALB
    10h 43m
    $306–1,118

San Francisco to Schenectady by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,015Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,577.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 12m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Schenectady via Richmond, Richmond, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 22h.

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