There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ALB - SAN
9h 15m$274–1,104Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
2d 14h$792–1,836Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
3d$519–1,024Drive 2,801.6 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to San Diegocar 2,801.6 mi
46h 18m$512–739
Schenectady to San Diego by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to San Diego is to drive which costs $500 - $750 and takes 46h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to San Diego is to fly which takes 9h 15m and costs $270 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at San Diego via W 34 St/Broadway, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
The distance between Schenectady and San Diego is 2465 miles. The road distance is 2818 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 2 days 14h and costs $750 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Schenectady to San Diego, including transfers.
Schenectady to San Diego bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to San Diego is to fly which takes 9h 15m and costs $270 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $750 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 14h, you could also bus, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 3 days 0h.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 14h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Albany County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Albany County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Albany County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Albany County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–480
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to San Diego bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.
San Diego is 3h behind Schenectady. It is currently 9:52 AM in Schenectady and 6:52 AM in San Diego.
Schenectady to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to San Diego is 2818 miles. It takes approximately 46h 18m to drive from Schenectady to San Diego.
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