There are 3 ways to get from Schenectady (Station) to Altona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Adirondack
4h 19m$108–174Drive 165.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady (Station) to Altonacar 165.7 mi
3h 5m$31–44Line 905 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Albany Bus Terminalbus 905
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Plattsburghbus Greyhound US0200
5h 42m$76–116
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady (Station) to Altona is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady (Station) to Altona is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady (Station) station to Altona. However, there are services departing from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway and arriving at Plattsburgh via Albany Bus Terminal, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady (Station) to Altona station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Plattsburgh Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Schenectady (Station) and Altona is 172 miles. The road distance is 166.7 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady (Station) to Altona without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Schenectady (Station) to Altona, including transfers.
Schenectady (Station) to Altona bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), depart from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway.
Schenectady (Station) to Altona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady (Station) to Altona is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can line 905 bus and bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Schenectady (Station), NY, USA and Altona, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Altona via Albany Bus Terminal, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Plattsburgh in around 5h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Albany Bus Terminal
- Base fare
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Plattsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Plattsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady (Station) to Altona bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at Albany Bus Terminal station.
Schenectady (Station) to Altona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Plattsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady (Station) to Altona is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Schenectady (Station) to Altona.
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