What is the distance between Albany and Schenectady?

Albany and Schenectady are 15 miles (24 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Albany to Schenectady?

If you're headed to Schenectady from Albany, chances are that your bus will depart from SUNY Collins Circle and arrive at Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Albany to Schenectady from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albany to Schenectady on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:55am	1400 Washington Ave.	20m	11:15am	Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	15m	8:25pm	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	Fastest
Bus	3:10pm	1400 Washington Ave.	20m	3:30pm	Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Albany Bus Terminal	30m	11:05am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	No tags
Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	30m	8:25pm	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Schenectady

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Schenectady. The journey takes about 24 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

24mAverage Duration

16 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $27	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $29	Average Duration24m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Albany and Schenectady?

Stops in Albany

A
SUNY Collins Circle
1400 Washington Ave (Student Association Building, Bus Stop is at Collins Circle), Albany, NY 12206
B
Albany Airport
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C
Greyhound Station
34 Hamilton St, Albany, NY 12207, USA
D
Bethlehem Center
402-408 US-9W, Glenmont, NY 12077, USA
E
Beckers Corner
117 Lasher Rd, Selkirk, NY 12158, USA
F
Crossgates Mall
1 Crossgates Mall Rd (overflow lot off Crossgates Mall Road opposite JC Penney near Access Road), Albany, NY 12205, USA

Stops in Schenectady

A
Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop
22 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
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