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How to get fromWaterbury to Schenectadyby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Waterbury to Schenectady by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Meriden to Springfieldtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Schenectadybus bus Greyhound US0270
    5h 43m
    $31–63

  2. Drive 109.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waterbury to Schenectadycar car 109.5 mi
    2h 39m
    $20–29

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Meriden to Springfieldtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    7h 32m
    $51–113

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from W Main St @ Leavenworth St to Asylum St @ Bushnell Parkbus bus 928
    2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Schenectadybus bus
    5h 45m
    $21–43

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Meadow St @ Waterbury RR Stn to Asylum St @ Bushnell Parkbus bus 928
    2. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albanybus bus
    7h 7m
    $27–48

  6. Train via New York

    1. Take the train from Waterbury to Bridgeporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 55m
    $79–292

Waterbury to Schenectady by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Waterbury, CT, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Meadow St @ Waterbury RR Stn to Schenectady via State St @ Meriden Transit Center, Meriden, and Springfield in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main St @ Leavenworth St to Schenectady via Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Hartford Union Station, and Springfield Union Station in around 5h 45m.

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