There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Saratoga Springs, Ny by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Stationtrain Adirondack / ...
25 min$6–14Line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Ballston Ave & Union Stbus 450
1h 18m$2Drive 21.7 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Saratoga Springs, Nycar 21.7 mi
35 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Schenectady to Saratoga Springs, Nytaxi 21.7 mi
35 min$65–85Line 450 bus via Ballston Ave & Market 32 Plaza
- Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Ballston Ave & Market 32 Plazabus 450
1h 20m$2
Schenectady to Saratoga Springs, Ny by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Saratoga Springs, Ny is to line 450 bus which costs $2 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Saratoga Springs, Ny is to train which takes 25 min and costs $6 - $14.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center and arriving at Ballston Ave & Union St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Schenectady and arriving at Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
The distance between Schenectady and Saratoga Springs, Ny is 20 miles. The road distance is 21.8 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Saratoga Springs, Ny without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs $6 - $14.
The train from Schenectady to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station takes 25 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Schenectady to Saratoga Springs, Ny bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), depart from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center station.
Schenectady to Saratoga Springs, Ny train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Saratoga Springs, Ny is to train which takes 25 min and costs $6 - $14. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus, which costs $2 and takes 1h 18m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Saratoga Springs, Ny, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $6–14 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Capital District Transportation (CDTA) operates a bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Ballston Ave & Union St hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 47 min.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Ballston Ave & Union St
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Ballston Ave & Market 32 Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Base fare
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
Capitaland Taxi
- Phone
- +15189602997
- Website
- capitalandtaxi.com
Capital City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 518-478-6994
- Website
- facebook.com
Duffy's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 518-783-8294
Taxi Albany NY
- Phone
- +1 518-202-9000
- Website
- albanytaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Saratoga Springs, Ny bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at Ballston Ave & Union St station.
Schenectady to Saratoga Springs, Ny train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Saratoga Springs, Ny is 22 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Schenectady to Saratoga Springs, Ny.
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