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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Schenectadyby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Schenectady by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORF - ALB
    5h 6m
    $165–764

  2. Bus via Norfolk

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadwaybus bus Hampton
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectadybus bus Nyc / ...
    12h 58m
    $67–140

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    15h 6m
    $329–524

  4. Drive  498.1 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Schenectadycar car 498.1 mi
    9h 52m
    $83–119

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus bus Nyc
    14h 5m
    $117–154

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

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    15h 15m
    $323–644

Virginia Beach to Schenectady by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Virginia Beach to Schenectady.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 450.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parks & 19Th to Schenectady via Virginia Beach & Burling, Norfolk , and New York, NY - Chinatown in around 12h 58m.

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