What is the cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Rockaway Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Rockaway Beach is to bus which costs $24 - $35 and takes 5h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Schenectady to Rockaway Beach?

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Rockaway Beach is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Rockaway Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Rockaway Beach. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 St via W 34 St/5 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Rockaway Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Rockaway Beach. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Beach 90 St via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, 34 St-Penn Station, Chambers St and Broad Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Rockaway Beach?

The distance between Schenectady and Rockaway Beach is 180 miles. The road distance is 176 miles.

How do I travel from Schenectady to Rockaway Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Rockaway Beach without a car is to train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station which takes 5h 3m and costs $45 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Schenectady to Rockaway Beach?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Schenectady to Rockaway Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Rockaway Beach bus from?

Schenectady to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Rockaway Beach train from?

Schenectady to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Schenectady to Rockaway Beach?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Rockaway Beach is to train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station which takes 5h 3m and costs $45 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $35 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Schenectady to Rockaway Beach bus arrive?

Schenectady to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.

Where does the Schenectady to Rockaway Beach train arrive?

Schenectady to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Schenectady to Rockaway Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Rockaway Beach is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Schenectady to Rockaway Beach.

Where can I stay near Rockaway Beach?

There are 2187+ hotels available in Rockaway Beach.

Schenectady to Rockaway Beach - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to Rockaway Beach by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 3m
$46–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
2. Take the bus from W 34 St/5 Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 Stbus Qm15 / ...
5h 22m
$24–34
Drive 175 mi
1. Drive from Schenectady to Rockaway Beachcar 175 mi
3h 30m
$32–47
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
2. Take the bus from Broadway/75 St to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 Stbus
4h 27m
$82–612
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 9m
$49–104
Line 905 bus, bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Albany Bus Terminalbus 905
2. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus
3. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rockaway Blvdsubway A
4. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 84 Stbus
6h 10m
$36–112

Schenectady to Rockaway Beach by train and subway (Amtrak)

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Distance: 179.4 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Rockaway Beach, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 St via New York, NY - Midtown and W 34 St/5 Av in around 5h 22m.

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