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How to get fromSchenectady to Empire State Plazaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Empire State Plaza by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Empire State Plazataxi taxi
    26 min
    $15–149

  2. Line 905 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk Stbus bus 905
    53 min
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Schenectady to Empire State Plazataxi taxi 16.3 mi
    31 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive  16.3 mi

    1. Drive from Schenectady to Empire State Plazacar car 16.3 mi
    31 min
    $3–4

Schenectady to Empire State Plaza by bus and foot

Calendar472Weekly Services
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.7 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Empire State Plaza, NY, USA?

Capital District Transportation (CDTA) operates a bus from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 46 min.

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