How to travel from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY

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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 €29. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 8m. 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 €29, and a train costs an average of €41.

Distance: 145 miles (234 km)

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How to get from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY by train, bus or flight.

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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.

Adirondack Trailways
04:45PM3h45
New York, NY
08:30PMSchenectady, NY
$411One-way
0 transfers

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Adirondack Trailways
04:45PM3h45
New York, NY
08:30PMSchenectady, NY
$411One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Adirondack Trailways
04:45PM3h45
New York, NY
08:30PMSchenectady, NY
$411One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
08:00AM8h05
New York, NY
04:05PMSchenectady, NY
$421One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY

Travel to Schenectady, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY.

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There are 3 options to travel between New York, NY and Schenectady, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY is a bus with an average price of $37 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY:

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY costing on average $52 (€41).

A bus is $165 (€131) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY costing on average $202 (€160).

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Schenectady, NY take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 9m.

Flight takes on average 3h 58m.

The distance from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY is approximately 145 miles (234 km).
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY is:
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Adirondack Trailways, Wonder Bus Inc, Fox Bus, Trailways, Greyhound to go to Schenectady, NY by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, VIA Rail to go to Schenectady, NY by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Wonder Bus Inc, Fox Bus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak, VIA Rail.
Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Schenectady, NY often also extend their vacation to go to Boston, MA, Yonkers, NY, Inwood, NY, Rensselaer, NY, Buffalo, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Schenectady, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
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