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How to get fromCharlotte to Schenectadyby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte to Schenectady by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane CLT - ALB
    4h 48m
    $136–756

  2. Drive  748.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte to Schenectadycar car 748.4 mi
    13h 50m
    $124–179

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus bus Nyc
    17h 5m
    $149–200

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    17h 20m
    $415–647

  5. Fly from Concord

    1. Fly from Concord (USA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane USA - ALB
    4h 59m
    $316–1,046

  6. Bus via Albany Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus Adt A278-D / ...
    17h 38m
    $148–280

  7. Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    17h 58m
    $409–767

Charlotte to Schenectady by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration17h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 663 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Schenectady via New York Midtown and Midtown - 400 8th Ave in around 17h 5m.

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