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

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There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to Fairfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Fairfieldtrain train
    5h 8m
    $57–211

  2. Drive  146.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Schenectady to Fairfieldcar car 146.2 mi
    3h 13m
    $27–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Springfield Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0270
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0255s
    6h 58m
    $30–48

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ALB - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Fairfieldtrain train
    5h 17m
    $100–684

  5. Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Fairfieldtrain train
    5h 32m
    $57–345

  6. Line 905 bus, bus, line 971 bus, line 341 bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Albany Bus Terminalbus bus 905
    2. Take the bus from Albany, Ny to White Plains, Nybus bus 411
    3. Take the bus from White Plains Transportation Center to Main St @ Atlantic Stbus bus 971
    4. Take the bus from Atlantic St @ Veterans Park to Belden Ave @ opp Burnell Blvdbus bus 341
    5. Take the bus from Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hub to Post Rd. at Ruane St.bus bus Cl
    8h 20m
    $32–96

Schenectady to Fairfield by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Fairfield, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Schenectady to Fairfield via Croton-Harmon and 125th Street - Harlem in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Post Rd. at Opposite Ruane St. via Springfield Union Station and Bridgeport Transportation Center in around 6h 58m.

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