There are 4 ways to get from Saratoga Springs, Ny to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain Adirondack / ...
34 min$6–14Line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballston Ave & South St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus 450
1h 15m$2Drive 21.8 mi
- Drive from Saratoga Springs, Ny to Schenectadycar 21.8 mi
35 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Saratoga Springs, Ny to Schenectadytaxi 21.8 mi
35 min$70–85
Saratoga Springs, Ny to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saratoga Springs, Ny to Schenectady is to line 450 bus which costs $2 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Saratoga Springs, Ny to Schenectady is to train which takes 34 min and costs $6 - $14.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ballston Ave & South St and arriving at Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station station and arriving at Schenectady. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
The distance between Saratoga Springs, Ny and Schenectady is 20 miles. The road distance is 22 miles.
The best way to get from Saratoga Springs, Ny to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs $6 - $14.
The train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Schenectady takes 34 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Saratoga Springs, Ny to Schenectady bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), depart from Ballston Ave & South St station.
Saratoga Springs, Ny to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Saratoga Springs, Ny to Schenectady is to train which takes 34 min and costs $6 - $14. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus, which costs $2 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Saratoga Springs, Ny, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Schenectady twice daily. Tickets cost $6–14 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, Capital District Transportation (CDTA) operates a bus from Ballston Ave & South St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Center hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 43 min.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Ballston Ave & South St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Center
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Base fare
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Glens Falls Capitaland Taxi
- Phone
- +1 518-793-0000
Queensbury Taxi
- Phone
- +1 518-761-1234
Tri County Cab, Inc
- Phone
- +1 518-792-1234
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More Questions & Answers
Saratoga Springs, Ny to Schenectady bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at Gateway Plaza Mobility Center station.
Saratoga Springs, Ny to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saratoga Springs, Ny to Schenectady is 22 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Saratoga Springs, Ny to Schenectady.
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