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

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There are 9 ways to get from Schenectady to Los Angeles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Albany County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ALB - LAX
    10h 17m
    $200–816

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 12h
    $747–1,765

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 21h
    $486–771

  4. Drive  2,796.2 mi

    1. Drive from Schenectady to Los Angelescar car 2,796.2 mi
    44h 54m
    $511–738

  5. Fly Albany County Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ALB - BUR
    11h 7m
    $290–1,214

  6. Fly Albany County Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane ALB - LGB
    11h 52m
    $220–910

  7. Fly Albany County Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ALB - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    12h 16m
    $274–1,118

  8. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    11h 59m
    $258–862

  9. Fly Albany County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ALB - SNA
    13h 43m
    $324–1,322

Schenectady to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$747Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,487 mi
  • Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 12h.

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