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How to get fromSchenectady to Yorktown Heightsby train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Schenectady to Yorktown Heights by train (Amtrak) or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    3h 49m
    $37–179

  2. Drive 124.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Schenectady to Yorktown Heightscar car 124.1 mi
    2h 32m
    $23–33

  3. Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    4h 13m
    $37–311

Schenectady to Yorktown Heights by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Yorktown Heights, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 29m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.

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