There are 9 ways to get from Schenectady to Downingtown by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain Keystone Service
6h 35m$82–180Drive 255.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Downingtowncar 255.8 mi
4h 59m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
9h 43m$50–70Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ALB - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain
5h 31m$96–626Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain Keystone Service
6h 58m$80–309Bus, train
- Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Downingtowntrain Pao
9h 54m$56–148Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain
6h 55m$116–690Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ALB - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain
7h 3m$122–1,226Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ALB - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain
7h 19m$162–866
Schenectady to Downingtown by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Downingtown is to bus which costs $50 - $70 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Downingtown is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Downingtown. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Lancaster Av & Green St - FS via New York Midtown, Market St & 11th St, 69th St TC West Trolley Platform and West Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Downingtown. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Downingtown Amtrak via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Schenectady and Downingtown is 282 miles. The road distance is 257.3 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Downingtown without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Schenectady to Downingtown, including transfers.
Schenectady to Downingtown bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Downingtown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Downingtown is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 9h 43m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Downingtown, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Schenectady to Downingtown Amtrak via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Lancaster Av & Green St - FS via New York, NY - Midtown, New York Midtown, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, 69th St TC West Trolley Platform, and West Chester Transit Center in around 9h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Albany County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Downingtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Downingtown bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.
Schenectady to Downingtown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Downingtown is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Schenectady to Downingtown.
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