There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Schenectady by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Albany County Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane SEA - ALB
10h 46m$250–1,010Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane SEA - BOS
- Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus
13h 14m$223–556Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain Lake Shore Limited
2d 14h$798–1,761Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus
3d$491–882Drive 2,812.9 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Schenectadycar 2,812.9 mi
45h 55m$514–742Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane SEA - SYR
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectadytrain
13h 35m$304–1,313Bus, train
- Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCbus
- Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Schenectadytrain
4d 12h$844–1,821
Seattle to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Schenectady is to fly and bus which costs $220 - $600 and takes 13h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Schenectady is to fly which takes 10h 46m and costs $250 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Schenectady via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station and Midtown - 400 8th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Schenectady via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
The distance between Seattle and Schenectady is 2389 miles. The road distance is 2829.4 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 2 days 14h and costs $800 - $1,800.
It takes approximately 10h 46m to get from Seattle to Schenectady, including transfers.
Seattle to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Schenectady is to fly which takes 10h 46m and costs $250 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $800 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 14h, you could also bus, which costs $490 - $900 and takes 3 days 0h.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Schenectady via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 14h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–370
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Schenectady is 3h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 11:12 AM in Seattle and 2:12 PM in Schenectady.
Seattle to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Schenectady is 2829 miles. It takes approximately 45h 55m to drive from Seattle to Schenectady.
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