There are 7 ways to get from Schenectady to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, plane, subway, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
3h 47m$35–45Drive 173.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to New York JFK Airport (JFK)car 173.1 mi
3h 15m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 1m$63–122Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Schenectady to New York JFK-JFK173.1 mi
3h 15mLine 370 bus, fly, subway, tram
- Take the bus from Nott Terr & State St to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway
- Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4tram
3h 49m$90–616Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 24m$59–253Line 905 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Albany Bus Terminalbus 905
- Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
5h 51m$42–114
Schenectady to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at New York, NY - Midtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Terminal 4 via New York Penn Station and Jamaica Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Schenectady and New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 183 miles. The road distance is 174.1 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to New York JFK Airport (JFK) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Schenectady to New York JFK Airport (JFK), including transfers.
Schenectady to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and New York JFK Airport (JFK), 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 $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- Airtrain - JFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Nott Terr & State St to Rt 7 & Ronald Dr
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Albany Bus Terminal
- Base fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Schenectady to New York JFK-JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.
Schenectady to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Schenectady to New York JFK Airport (JFK).
There are 2823+ hotels available in New York JFK Airport (JFK).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Schenectady and New York JFK Airport (JFK). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















