There are 10 ways to get from Schenectady to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) by plane, subway, train, bus (Flixbus), bus, rideshare, 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 Albany County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ALB - IAD
3h 25m$78–474Drive 397.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)car 397.3 mi
7h 21m$73–105Fly Albany County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ALB - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 23m$118–710Train, subway via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
8h 10m$124–390Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2687
- Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivalsbus Manhattan-Vienna/Fairfax
8h 41m$84–117Fly Albany County Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ALB - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 30m$92–566Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SYR - IAD
5h 56m$104–635Train, subway
- Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
8h 58m$123–258Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
10h 34m$74–188Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Schenectady to Washington Dulles-IAD397.3 mi
7h 21m
Schenectady to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $75 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals via Manhattan, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Schenectady and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is 336 miles. The road distance is 399.7 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) without a car is to train and subway via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station which takes 8h 10m and costs $120 - $390.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Schenectady to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), including transfers.
Schenectady to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $75 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA?
United Airlines flies from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform via New York Midtown, Manhattan, NY, Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals, and Tysons, Silver Line Center Platform in around 8h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $80–180
- Economy
- $40–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–120
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1 855-888-7160
- [email protected]
- Website
- gobuses.com
Bus from Manhattan, NY to Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- https://www.gobuses.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Schenectady to Washington Dulles-IAD
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Schenectady to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is 400 miles. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Schenectady to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD).
There are 273+ hotels available in Washington Dulles Airport (IAD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Schenectady and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























