The cheapest and fastest buses from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 38 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 3 buses that leave New York, NY for Schenectady, NY on Tue, May 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct buses cover the 234 km distance in an average of 6 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest buses will take 8 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:00 AM8h05New York, NY3:05 PMSchenectady, NY$401One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM8h05New York, NY4:05 PMSchenectady, NY$411One-way0 transfers
4:45 PM3h45New York, NY8:30 PMSchenectady, NY$521One-way0 transfers
4:45 PM3h45New York, NY8:30 PMSchenectady, NY$521One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM8h05New York, NY4:05 PMSchenectady, NY$411One-way0 transfers
7:00 AM8h05New York, NY3:05 PMSchenectady, NY$401One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Schenectady, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $223.
Distance: 145 miles (234 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $546 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 41m Average total duration 10h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY costing on average $68 (€55).
A bus is $502 (€405) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY costing on average $546 (€441).
Other travel options to Schenectady, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 22m.
Flight takes on average 10h 41m.
You'll arrive about -1h -26m sooner (3h 12m by bus vs 2h 46m by car) and save roughly $-6.90 (€-5.57) compared to fuel and tolls ($44 (€35) vs $37 (€30)). 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 Bus Tour.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
New York, NY to Schenectady, NY Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Live departures
New York, NY to Schenectady, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Schenectady, NY buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ADT N810 · ADT A133 | 10:00 AM New York, NY | 7h30 | 5:30 PM Schenectady, State St / Water St | 1 transfer | |
ADT A278 · ADT A264 | 11:15 AM New York, W 33rd St / 11th Ave (Hudson Yards Trailways), NY | 4h15 | 3:30 PM Schenectady, State St / Water St | 1 transfer | |
ADT A278 · ADT A264 | 11:45 AM New York, NY | 3h45 | 3:30 PM Schenectady, State St / Water St | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 12:40 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 7h45 | 8:25 PM Schenectady, State St / Water St | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 6h40 | 8:25 PM Schenectady, State St / Water St | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 2:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 6h10 | 8:25 PM Schenectady, State St / Water St | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h55 | 8:25 PM Schenectady, State St / Water St | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, May 19 | |||||
![]() | 7:00 AM New York, NY | 8h05 | 3:05 PM Schenectady, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM New York, NY | 8h05 | 4:05 PM Schenectady, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY
Buses from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 145 miles (234 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 145 miles (234 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 3:00 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, Capital Bus Tour, Trailways from New York, NY to Schenectady, NYYou can travel by bus between New York, NY to Schenectady, NY with FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, Capital Bus Tour, Trailways for as low as $27 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Schenectady, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
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