There are 4 ways to get from White Plains 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 / ...
4h 30m$39–194Drive 141.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from White Plains to Schenectadycar 141.9 mi
2h 49m$26–38Bus, line 905 bus
- Take the bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Nybus 412 / ...
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terrbus 905
4h 33m$29–87Train, fly
- Take the train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4h 48m$95–625
White Plains to Schenectady by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from White Plains to Schenectady is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from White Plains to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from White Plains to Schenectady station. However, there are services departing from White Plains, Ny and arriving at Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from White Plains to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Tarrytown and arriving at Schenectady via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between White Plains and Schenectady is 142 miles. The road distance is 142.7 miles.
The best way to get from White Plains to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $35 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from White Plains to Schenectady, including transfers.
White Plains to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from White Plains, Ny station.
White Plains to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from White Plains to Schenectady is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $35 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus and line 905 bus, which costs $28 - $90 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between White Plains, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 26m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from White Plains, Ny to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via Albany, Ny and Albany Bus Terminal in around 4h 33m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Ny
- Saver
- $26–85
- Flexible
- $50–85
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Booking & Getting There
White Plains to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany, Ny station.
White Plains to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between White Plains to Schenectady is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from White Plains to Schenectady.
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