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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 train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 145 miles (234 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $67 (€55).
A bus is $494 (€405) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY costing on average $537 (€441).
Other travel options to Schenectady, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 22m.
Flight takes on average 10h 41m.
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.
- ADT A278 · ADT A26411:45 AM3h45New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY3:30 PMSchenectady, State St / Water St$561One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- ADT A278 · ADT A26411:45 AM3h45New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY3:30 PMSchenectady, State St / Water St$561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus7:00 AM3h20New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.10:20 AMSchenectady, State St / Water St$1341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 49 Lake Shore Limited3:40 PM3h47Penn Station, New York, NY7:27 PMSchenectady Station, Schenectady, NY$5081One-way0 transfers
- ADT A540 · ADT A26410:30 AM5h00New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY3:30 PMSchenectady, State St / Water St$581One-way1 transfer
- ADT A276 · ADT A1347:00 AM4h15New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY11:15 AMSchenectady, State St / Water St$641One-way1 transfer
- ADT P702 · ADT A540 · ADT A2649:15 AM6h15New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY3:30 PMSchenectady, State St / Water St$641One-way2 transfers
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AA563710:29 PM13h01John F. Kennedy International Airport11:30 AMAlbany International Airport$4451One-way1 transfer- AA4421+
AA1895 · AA18583:40 PM6h59LaGuardia Airport10:39 PMAlbany International Airport$4711One-way2 transfers - AA1320 · AA18585:00 PM5h39LaGuardia Airport10:39 PMAlbany International Airport$4731One-way1 transfer
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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 $67 (€55).
A bus is $494 (€405) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY costing on average $537 (€441).
Other travel options to Schenectady, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 22m.
Flight takes on average 10h 41m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses 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, Port Authority Bus Station, NY and arrive in Schenectady, State St / Water St.
- Travel with FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, Capital Bus Tour, Trailways to go to Schenectady, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Seajets to go to Schenectady, NY by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Capital Bus Tour.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Seajets.
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