How to get from Albany-Rensselaer to Schenectady by bus?

From Albany-Rensselaer to Schenectady by bus

To get from Albany-Rensselaer to Schenectady in Albany, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 233 bus from Columbia Tpke & Broadway station to S. Swan St & Washington Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the 905 bus from Lark/Library Station - Washington Ave & Lark St station to Gateway Plaza Mobility Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $5.00. The bus schedule from Albany-Rensselaer may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Schenectady on the Moovit app.

76min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 233233
Bus - 1212
Bus - 905905
Walk to Schenectady
Leaves from Columbia Tpke & Broadway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Columbia Tpke & Broadway
    ID 10933
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 233233
    Wait for bus
    233
    Schodack Park & Ride To Esp/Downtown Albany
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S. Swan St & Washington Ave
    ID 01790
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Ave & S. Swan St
    ID 03301
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Downtown Albany To Crossgates Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lark/Library Station - Washington Ave & Lark St
    ID 03239
    2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 905905
    Wait for bus
    905
    Albany To Schenectady-Gateway Hub
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gateway Plaza Mobility Center
    ID 16008
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Schenectady
    Walk to
    Schenectady
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Albany-Rensselaer to Schenectady

The distance between Albany-Rensselaer, Albany and Schenectady, Albany is approximately 17.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Albany-Rensselaer to Schenectady by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Albany – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Albany-Rensselaer to Schenectady

To check the bus schedule from Albany-Rensselaer to Schenectady using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Albany-Rensselaer) and destination (Schenectady), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Albany-Rensselaer to Schenectady?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 233, Bus line 12, Bus line 905.

  • Is there a direct bus between Albany-Rensselaer and Schenectady?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Albany-Rensselaer to Schenectady?

    The 233 bus line goes from Columbia Tpke & Broadway station near Albany-Rensselaer in Rensselaer to S. Swan St & Washington Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till S. Swan St & Washington Ave station near Schenectady in Albany.

  • How long does it take to travel from Albany-Rensselaer to Schenectady by bus?

    The total travel time between Albany-Rensselaer in Rensselaer and Schenectady in Albany by bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Albany-Rensselaer to get to Schenectady?

    Get on the 233 bus from the Columbia Tpke & Broadway stop near Albany-Rensselaer in Rensselaer.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Albany-Rensselaer and Schenectady?

    Get off the bus at the S. Swan St & Washington Ave stop, which is closest to Schenectady in Albany.

  • When is the first train from Albany-Rensselaer to Schenectady?

    The first train from Albany-Rensselaer in Rensselaer to Schenectady in Albany is Maple Leaf. It leaves the Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station at 6:10 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Albany-Rensselaer to Schenectady?

    The ride from Albany-Rensselaer to Schenectady costs $5.00.

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