There are 3 ways to get from Schenectady to Watkins Glen by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus FlixBus 2691
5h 3m$89–248Drive 174.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Watkins Glencar 174.2 mi
3h 42m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to Binghamton, Nybus 136
- Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmirabus 948
- Take the bus from Elmira Transit Center to Seneca Harbor Parkbus 07
6h 50m$34–92
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Watkins Glen is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Watkins Glen is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Watkins Glen. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Seneca Harbor Park via Binghamton, Ny and Elmira Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Schenectady and Watkins Glen is 218 miles. The road distance is 175.2 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Watkins Glen without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $85 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Schenectady to Watkins Glen, including transfers.
Schenectady to Watkins Glen bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Watkins Glen bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Binghamton, Ny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Watkins Glen is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Schenectady to Watkins Glen.
There are 116+ hotels available in Watkins Glen.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Watkins Glen, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Schenectady to Seneca Harbor Park via Binghamton, Ny and Elmira Transit Center in around 6h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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