How to get from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Schenectady, NY by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Schenectady, NY in Schenectady: take the 905 bus from Albany Bus Terminal station to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

63min$2.00
Bus - 905905
Walk to Schenectady, NY
Leaves from Albany Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Albany Bus Terminal, NY
  • 2
    Bus - 905905
    Wait for bus
    905
    Albany To Schenectady-Gateway Hub
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway
    ID 03744
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to Schenectady, NY
    Walk to
    Schenectady, NY
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 1 and 355

To get from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Schenectady, NY in Schenectady, take the 1 bus from Albany Bus Terminal station to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center station. Next, take the 355 bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center station to State St & Clinton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

70min$3.00
Bus - 11
Bus - 355355
Walk to Schenectady, NY
Leaves from Albany Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Albany Bus Terminal, NY
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Downtown Albany To Colonie Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center
    ID 00165
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 355355
    Wait for bus
    355
    Colonie Center To Schenectady
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State St & Clinton St
    ID 10230
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to Schenectady, NY
    Walk to
    Schenectady, NY
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Schenectady, NY

The distance between Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Schenectady and Schenectady, NY, Schenectady is approximately 15.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Schenectady, NY by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Schenectady – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Albany Bus Terminal, NY

Albany Bus Terminal, NY is located at Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Schenectady and the nearest public transit station is Madison Ave & S. Pearl St.

Train stations close to Albany Bus Terminal, NY:

  • Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Albany Bus Terminal, NY:

  • Madison Ave & S. Pearl St
  • Albany Bus Terminal
  • S. Pearl St & Van Zandt St (Nature Bus)

Public transit stations close to Schenectady, NY, Schenectady

Schenectady, NY is located at Schenectady, NY, Schenectady and the nearest public transit station is Nott Terr & Liberty.

Train stations close to Schenectady, NY:

  • Schenectady

Bus stations close to Schenectady, NY:

  • Nott Terr & Liberty
  • Union St & Seward Pl
  • Seward Pl & South Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 1 and 355

To get from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Schenectady, NY in Schenectady, take the 1 bus from Albany Bus Terminal station to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center station. Next, take the 355 bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center station to State St & Clinton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

70min$3.00
Bus - 11
Bus - 355355
Walk to Schenectady, NY
Leaves from Albany Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Albany Bus Terminal, NY
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Downtown Albany To Colonie Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center
    ID 00165
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 355355
    Wait for bus
    355
    Colonie Center To Schenectady
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State St & Clinton St
    ID 10230
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to Schenectady, NY
    Walk to
    Schenectady, NY
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Schenectady, NY?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 905.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Schenectady, NY?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 355.

  • Is there a direct bus between Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Schenectady, NY?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Albany Bus Terminal, NY in Albany to Schenectady, NY in Schenectady in 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Schenectady, NY?

    The 905 bus line goes from Albany To Schenectady-Gateway Hub station near Albany Bus Terminal, NY in Albany to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway station near Schenectady, NY in Schenectady.

  • How long does it take to travel from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Schenectady, NY by bus?

    The total travel time between Albany Bus Terminal, NY in Albany and Schenectady, NY in Schenectady by bus is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Albany Bus Terminal, NY to get to Schenectady, NY?

    Get on the 905 bus from the Albany To Schenectady-Gateway Hub stop near Albany Bus Terminal, NY in Albany.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Schenectady, NY?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway stop, which is closest to Schenectady, NY in Schenectady.

  • When is the first train from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Schenectady, NY?

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

  • When is the last bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Schenectady, NY?

    The last bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY in Albany to Schenectady, NY in Schenectady is the BusPlus Red Line line. It leaves the Albany Bus Terminal stop at 7:00 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Schenectady, NY?

    The ride from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Schenectady, NY costs $2.00.

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