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How to get fromSchenectady to Watkins Glenby train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Watkins Glen by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus bus FlixBus 2691
    4h 58m
    $90–254

  2. Drive 174.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Schenectady to Watkins Glencar car 174.2 mi
    3h 42m
    $32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Ithacabus bus FlixBus 2691
    6h 24m
    $55–75

  4. Bus via Binghamton

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Binghamton, Nybus bus 136
    2. Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmirabus bus 948
    3. Take the bus from Elmira Transit Center to Seneca Harbor Parkbus bus 07
    6h 50m
    $43–118

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 216.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Watkins Glen, NY, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Schenectady to Ithaca 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Jefferson Lines also services this route 3 times a week.

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