There are 7 ways to get from Schenectady to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Line 370 bus, fly
best- 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
2h 54m$78–604Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
4h 57m$27–42Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain Hudson
4h 19m$47–202Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Schenectady to New York La Guardia-LGA162.6 mi
3h 3mDrive 162.6 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA)car 162.6 mi
3h 3m$30–43Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain Hudson
4h 34m$47–344Line 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
- Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 105 Stbus
- Take the bus from Broadway/W 106 St to Laguardia Airport/Terminal Bbus
6h 25m$36–118
Schenectady to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) is to line 370 bus and fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $75 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA). However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Laguardia Airport/Terminal B via 6 Av/W 34 St and Broadway/W 106 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA). However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at 125th Street - Harlem via Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Schenectady and New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) is 147 miles. The road distance is 163.5 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $45 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Schenectady to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA), including transfers.
Schenectady to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $45 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and New York La Guardia Airport (LGA), USA?
You can take a train from Schenectady to Laguardia Airport/Terminal B via Croton-Harmon, 125th Street - Harlem, and E 125 St/Madison Av in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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 Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Schenectady to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $75–180
- Economy
- $35–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–110
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $29–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–180
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
- 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
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 105 St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Broadway/W 106 St to Laguardia Airport/Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Schenectady to New York La Guardia-LGA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.
Schenectady to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Schenectady to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA).
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