There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Danbury by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to South Norwalktrain
6h 46m$65–228Drive 121.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Danburycar 121.6 mi
2h 38m$23–32Bus
- Take the bus from Albany, Ny to White Plains, Nybus 411 / ...
- Take the bus from Norwalk Wheels Hub to Pulse Pointbus 15
9h 23mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Schenectady to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Chamber of Commercebus E
6h 53m$35–185Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to South Norwalktrain
7h 10m$65–370
Schenectady to Danbury by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Danbury is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Danbury is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady station to Danbury. However, there are services departing from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave and arriving at Pulse Point via Albany, Ny, White Plains Transportation Center, Atlantic St @ Veterans Park and Norwalk Wheels Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Danbury. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Danbury via Croton-Harmon, 125th Street - Harlem and South Norwalk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Schenectady and Danbury is 217 miles. The road distance is 122.3 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Danbury without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $65 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Schenectady to Danbury, including transfers.
Schenectady to Danbury bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany, Ny station.
Schenectady to Danbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Danbury is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $65 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Danbury, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Schenectady to Danbury via Croton-Harmon, 125th Street - Harlem, and South Norwalk in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave to Pulse Point via Albany Bus Terminal, Albany, Ny, White Plains, Ny, White Plains Transportation Center, Main St @ Atlantic St, Atlantic St @ Veterans Park, Belden Ave @ opp Burnell Blvd, and Norwalk Wheels Hub in around 9h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Schenectady to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $75–180
- Economy
- $35–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–110
Train from Schenectady to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $23–75
- Business
- $55–160
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $26–85
- Economy Plus
- $29–90
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $29–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–180
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to South Norwalk
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–14
- Peak
- $17–19
Train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to South Norwalk
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–14
- Peak
- $17–19
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany, Ny to White Plains, Ny
- Saver
- $26–80
- Flexible
- $50–85
- Phone
- +1 203-744-4070 ext. 1
- [email protected]
- Website
- HarTransit
Bus from Norwalk Wheels Hub to Pulse Point
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- HarTransit
- Schedules at
- HarTransit
- Phone
- +1 845-473-8424
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dutchess County Public Transit
Bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Chamber of Commerce
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Dutchess County Public Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Danbury bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at White Plains, Ny station.
Schenectady to Danbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Danbury is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Schenectady to Danbury.
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