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

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There are 8 ways to get from Schenectady to Portland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Albany County Airport

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    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ALB - PDX
    10h 9m
    $266–1,106

  2. Train via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2d 14h
    $1,640–2,574

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    3d 4h
    $598–908

  4. Drive  2,885.8 mi

    1. Drive from Schenectady to Portlandcar car 2,885.8 mi
    46h 36m
    $527–761

  5. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BOS - PDX
    14h 35m
    $341–684

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane EWR - PDX
    12h 15m
    $305–890

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane JFK - PDX
    12h 17m
    $317–830

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Portlandtrain train
    4d 20h
    $984–2,044

Schenectady to Portland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,640Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,409.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 9m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Portland via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 14h.

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