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Compare bus and train for Amsterdam, NY to Schenectady, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam, NY to Schenectady, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
55m Average total duration 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam, NY to Schenectady, NY:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam, NY to Schenectady, NY costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Schenectady, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 25m.
You'll arrive about 0m sooner (25m by bus vs 25m by car) and save roughly $-6.63 (€-5.42) compared to fuel and tolls ($10 (€8) vs $3 (€3)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA).
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Amsterdam, NY to Schenectady, NY Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 06:02AM | Arrival Time 06:28AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $1 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 07:28AM | Arrival Time 07:54AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $1 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 08:23AM | Arrival Time 08:49AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $1 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 09:33AM | Arrival Time 09:59AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $1 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 10:43AM | Arrival Time 11:09AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $1 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 11:53AM | Arrival Time 12:19PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $1 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 01:03PM | Arrival Time 01:29PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $1 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 02:28PM | Arrival Time 02:54PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $1 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 03:23PM | Arrival Time 03:49PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $1 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 04:33PM | Arrival Time 04:59PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $1 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 05:43PM | Arrival Time 06:09PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $1 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 06:53PM | Arrival Time 07:19PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $1 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 08:02PM | Arrival Time 08:28PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $1 |
Live departures
Amsterdam, NY to Schenectady, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam, NY to Schenectady, NY buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:00 AM Amsterdam, NY-30 (Amsterdam Mall), NY | 0h25 | 9:25 AM Schenectady, State St / Water St | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT A253 | 10:10 AM Amsterdam, NY-30 (Amsterdam Mall), NY | 0h25 | 10:35 AM Schenectady, State St / Water St | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Amsterdam, NY to Schenectady, NY
Buses from Amsterdam, NY to Schenectady, NY run on average 1 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:00, the last at 15:30. The fastest bus covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 25m.
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
Average bus duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 25m |
First bus 9:00 AM |
Last bus 3:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Bus providers: Capital District Transportation (CDTA) from Amsterdam, NY to Schenectady, NYYou can travel by bus between Amsterdam, NY to Schenectady, NY with Capital District Transportation (CDTA) for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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