There are 5 ways to get from Westchester County to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
3h 58m$38–192Drive 132.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Westchester County to Schenectadycar 132.5 mi
2h 38m$25–35Bus
- Take the bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Nybus 412 / ...
6h 10m$31–90Train, fly
- Take the train from Chappaqua to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4h 44m$82–528Line 14 bus, train
- Take the bus from Croton Ave @ Belle Ave to Nelson Ave @ Main Stbus 14
- Take the train from Peekskill to Poughkeepsietrain
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain
5h 16m$37–191
Westchester County to Schenectady by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Westchester County to Schenectady is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Westchester County to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Westchester County to Schenectady station. However, there are services departing from Bedford Rd @ Broadway and arriving at Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via White Plains, Ny and Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Westchester County to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Ossining and arriving at Schenectady via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Westchester County and Schenectady is 131 miles. The road distance is 133.2 miles.
The best way to get from Westchester County to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $35 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Westchester County to Schenectady, including transfers.
Westchester County to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from White Plains, Ny station.
Westchester County to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Westchester County to Schenectady is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $35 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $90 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Westchester County, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 26m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Ny once daily. Tickets cost $26–85 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $30–95
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $75–180
- Economy
- $35–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–110
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–170
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $23–75
- Business
- $55–160
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $26–85
- Economy Plus
- $28–90
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Chappaqua to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from Peekskill to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–85
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $26–85
- Flexible
- $50–85
- Phone
- +1 (914) 813-7777
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportation.westchestergov.com
Bus from Croton Ave @ Belle Ave to Nelson Ave @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/bee-line-home
- Schedules at
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/timetables-and-maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
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More Questions & Answers
Westchester County to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany, Ny station.
Westchester County to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Westchester County to Schenectady is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Westchester County to Schenectady.
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