There are 8 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Schenectady by plane, subway, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane IAD - ALB
2h 40m$80–470Subway, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc
10h 31m$70–107Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane DCA - ALB
4h 35m$128–810Subway, train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 2m$123–391Bus
- Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals to Manhattan, NYbus Vienna/Fairfax-Manhattan
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
9h 23m$92–108Subway, train
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain
9h 35m$118–263Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Schenectady395.4 mi
7h 17mDrive 395.4 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Schenectadycar 395.4 mi
7h 17m$73–105
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Schenectady by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Schenectady is to subway and bus which costs $70 - $110 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Schenectady is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $80 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) station to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals and arriving at Schenectady via Midtown - 400 8th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Schenectady via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Schenectady is 336 miles. The road distance is 397.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Schenectady without a car is to subway and train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station which takes 9h 2m and costs $120 - $400.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Schenectady, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Schenectady bus services, operated by Go Buses, depart from Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Schenectady train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform station.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Schenectady is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $80 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $110 and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Albany County Airport (ALB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Schenectady via Tysons, Silver Line Center Platform, Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals, Manhattan, NY, and Midtown - 400 8th Ave in around 9h 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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 Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1 855-888-7160
- [email protected]
- Website
- gobuses.com
Bus from Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals to Manhattan, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- https://www.gobuses.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Website
- https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Schenectady bus services, operated by Go Buses, arrive at Manhattan, NY station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Schenectady train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Schenectady is 398 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Schenectady.
There are 218+ hotels available in Schenectady.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Schenectady. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












