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How to get fromSchenectady to New Paltzby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to New Paltz by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to New Paltz Trailwaysbus bus Upl-Wb
    3h 20m
    $24–164

  2. Drive 85.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Schenectady to New Paltzcar car 85.2 mi
    1h 33m
    $16–23

  3. Line 905 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave to Albany Bus Terminalbus bus 905
    2. Take the bus from Albany to New Paltzbus bus Adt A411 / ...
    3h 25m
    $20–46

  4. Train, bus via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to New Paltz Trailwaysbus bus Upl-Wb
    3h 52m
    $23–300

Schenectady to New Paltz by train and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 99.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and New Paltz, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave to New Paltz via Albany Bus Terminal and Albany in around 3h 25m.

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