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How to get from Empire State Plaza Concourse to Union College by bus?

From Empire State Plaza Concourse to Union College by bus

To get from Empire State Plaza Concourse to Union College in Schenectady, take the 560 bus from Empire State Plaza Concourse station to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St station. Next, take the 905 bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St station to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $3.50.

72min$3.50
Bus - 560560
Bus - 905905
Walk to Union College
Leaves from Empire State Plaza Concourse

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Empire State Plaza Concourse
  • 2
    Bus - 560560
    Wait for bus
    560
    Downtown Amsterdam To Kiernan Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
    ID 02706
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
    ID 03250
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 905905
    Wait for bus
    905
    Albany To Schenectady-Gateway Hub
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr
    ID 03692
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union College
    Walk to
    Union College
    807 Union St
    0.85 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Empire State Plaza Concourse to Union College by bus via 540 and 905

To get from Empire State Plaza Concourse to Union College in Schenectady, take the 540 bus from Empire State Plaza Concourse station to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St station. Next, take the 905 bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St station to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Bus - 540540
Bus - 905905
Walk to Union College
Leaves from Empire State Plaza Concourse

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Empire State Plaza Concourse
  • 2
    Bus - 540540
    Wait for bus
    540
    Exit 9/8 To Albany
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
    ID 02706
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
    ID 03250
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 905905
    Wait for bus
    905
    Albany To Schenectady-Gateway Hub
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr
    ID 03692
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union College
    Walk to
    Union College
    807 Union St
    0.85 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Empire State Plaza Concourse to Union College

The distance between Empire State Plaza Concourse, Schenectady and Union College, Schenectady is approximately 15.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Empire State Plaza Concourse to Union College 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 Empire State Plaza Concourse

Empire State Plaza Concourse is located at Empire State Plaza Concourse, Schenectady and the nearest public transit station is Madison Ave & S. Swan St.

Train stations close to Empire State Plaza Concourse:

  • Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Empire State Plaza Concourse:

  • Madison Ave & S. Swan St
  • NY State Museum
  • Madison Ave & Empire State Plaza

Public transit stations close to Union College, Schenectady

Union College is located at 807 Union St, Schenectady and the nearest public transit station is Seward Pl & Roger Hull Pl.

Train stations close to Union College:

  • Schenectady

Bus stations close to Union College:

  • Seward Pl & Roger Hull Pl
  • Seward Pl & South Ave
  • Van Vranken Ave & Hattie St

Alternative route from Empire State Plaza Concourse to Union College by bus via 540 and 905

To get from Empire State Plaza Concourse to Union College in Schenectady, take the 540 bus from Empire State Plaza Concourse station to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St station. Next, take the 905 bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St station to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Bus - 540540
Bus - 905905
Walk to Union College
Leaves from Empire State Plaza Concourse

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Empire State Plaza Concourse
  • 2
    Bus - 540540
    Wait for bus
    540
    Exit 9/8 To Albany
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
    ID 02706
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
    ID 03250
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 905905
    Wait for bus
    905
    Albany To Schenectady-Gateway Hub
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr
    ID 03692
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union College
    Walk to
    Union College
    807 Union St
    0.85 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Empire State Plaza Concourse to Union College?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 560, Bus line 905.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Empire State Plaza Concourse to Union College?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 540, Bus line 905.

  • Is there a direct bus between Empire State Plaza Concourse and Union College?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Empire State Plaza Concourse to Union College?

    The 560 bus line goes from Downtown Amsterdam To Kiernan Plaza station near Empire State Plaza Concourse in Albany to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St station near Union College in Schenectady.

  • How long does it take to travel from Empire State Plaza Concourse to Union College by bus?

    The total travel time between Empire State Plaza Concourse in Albany and Union College in Schenectady by bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Empire State Plaza Concourse to get to Union College?

    Get on the 560 bus from the Downtown Amsterdam To Kiernan Plaza stop near Empire State Plaza Concourse in Albany.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Empire State Plaza Concourse and Union College?

    Get off the bus at the Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St stop, which is closest to Union College in Schenectady.

  • When is the last bus from Empire State Plaza Concourse to Union College?

    The last bus from Empire State Plaza Concourse in Albany to Union College in Schenectady is the BusPlus Red Line line. It leaves the Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St stop at 7:20 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Empire State Plaza Concourse to Union College?

    The ride from Empire State Plaza Concourse to Union College costs $3.50.