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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Schenectady, NY
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a flight costs an average of $730.
Distance: 145 miles (234 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$730 Average price | $111 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY costing on average $111 (€92).
A bus is $671 (€556) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY costing on average $730 (€604).
Other travel options to Schenectady, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
Flight takes on average 5h 52m.
Tickets start at around $730 (€604) compared to roughly $36 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-693.14 (€-574.28). The journey takes 3h 52m versus 2h 46m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom New York, NY to Schenectady, NY
How to get from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:00 AM3h20New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.10:20 AMSchenectady, State St / Water St$471One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:00 AM3h20New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.10:20 AMSchenectady, State St / Water St$471One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus7:00 AM3h20New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.10:20 AMSchenectady, State St / Water St$471One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ADT A278-D · ADT A264-D11:45 AM3h45New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY3:30 PMSchenectady, State St / Water St$561One-way1 transfer
- ADT A276-D · ADT A134-D7:00 AM4h15New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY11:15 AMSchenectady, State St / Water St$581One-way1 transfer
- ADT A540-D · ADT A264-D10:30 AM5h00New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY3:30 PMSchenectady, State St / Water St$581One-way1 transfer
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AA50287:50 PM13h47LaGuardia Airport9:37 AMAlbany International Airport$4491One-way1 transfer- AA5028+AA44639:35 PM12h02John F. Kennedy International Airport9:37 AMAlbany International Airport$5121One-way1 transfer
- AA5065+AA46913:07 PM8h42LaGuardia Airport11:49 PMAlbany International Airport$6911One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY costing on average $111 (€92).
A bus is $671 (€556) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY costing on average $730 (€604).
Other travel options to Schenectady, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
Flight takes on average 5h 52m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Schenectady, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from LaGuardia Airport and arrive in Albany International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY and arrive in Schenectady, State St / Water St.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Schenectady, NY by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Schenectady, NY by train.
- Travel with Pine Hill Trailways, New York Trailways, Greyhound, FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways to go to Schenectady, NY by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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