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How to get fromSchenectady to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Schenectady to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Albany County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ALB - SNA
    9h 50m
    $394–1,468

  2. Fly Albany County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ALB - LAX
    10h 27m
    $210–816

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 12h
    $1,640–2,574

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 21h
    $557–822

  5. Drive  2,796.2 mi

    1. Drive from Schenectady to Los Angelescar car 2,796.2 mi
    44h 54m
    $511–738

  6. Fly Albany County Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ALB - SAN
    10h 1m
    $266–1,108

  7. Fly Albany County Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ALB - SJC
    10h 19m
    $310–1,310

  8. Fly Albany County Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane ALB - LGB
    10h 45m
    $266–1,106

  9. Fly Albany County Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane ALB - FAT
    11h 6m
    $264–1,104

  10. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EWR - SAN
    12h 5m
    $464–1,092

  11. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    12h 22m
    $299–900

Schenectady to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,640Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,465.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 12h.

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