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

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There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Madison by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus bus Nyc / ...
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain train New Haven
    6h 56m
    $47–69

  2. Drive 148.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Schenectady to Madisoncar car 148.4 mi
    3h 31m
    $28–40

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    6h 58m
    $63–129

  4. Train via New York (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    7h 14m
    $71–839

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New Haven Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Church St @ George St to Boston Post Rd @ Meigs Avebus bus 201
    7h 24m
    $28–58

Schenectady to Madison by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Schenectady to Madison via Springfield and New Haven in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Boston Post Rd @ Meigs Ave via Springfield Union Station, New Haven Bus Stop, Union Ave @ Union Station, Church St @ Chapel St, and Church St @ George St in around 7h 24m.

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