What is the cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Garden City?

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Garden City is to bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Schenectady to Garden City?

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Garden City is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Garden City?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Garden City. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Franklin Ave + 9th St via Mineola Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Garden City?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Garden City. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Mineola via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Garden City?

The distance between Schenectady and Garden City is 188 miles. The road distance is 175.8 miles.

How do I travel from Schenectady to Garden City without a car?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Garden City without a car is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs $30 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Schenectady to Garden City?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Schenectady to Garden City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Garden City bus from?

Schenectady to Garden City bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Garden City train from?

Schenectady to Garden City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.

Train or bus from Schenectady to Garden City?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Garden City is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Schenectady to Garden City bus arrive?

Schenectady to Garden City bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.

Where does the Schenectady to Garden City train arrive?

Schenectady to Garden City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Schenectady to Garden City?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Garden City is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Schenectady to Garden City.

Where can I stay near Garden City?

There are 343+ hotels available in Garden City.

Schenectady to Garden City - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to Garden City by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
4h 26m
$31–44
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 39m
$60–122
Drive 174.8 mi
1. Drive from Schenectady to Garden Citycar 174.8 mi
3h 18m
$32–47
Fly, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
2. Take the train from Woodside to Mineolatrain
4h 38m
$88–618
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Mineolatrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
4h 44m
$52–250
Train #2
1. Take the train from Schenectady to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
4h 47m
$53–207

Schenectady to Garden City by train and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 187.2 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Garden City, NY, USA?

Fox Bus operates a bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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