How far is Philadelphia from Schenectady?

The distance between the two cities is 208 miles (335 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Schenectady?

Most of the buses traveling from Philadelphia to Schenectady leave from Philadelphia Airport and arrive at Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Philadelphia to Schenectady from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Philadelphia to Schenectady on November 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	6:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	14h 40m	9:25am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	14h 20m	9:25am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	14h 20m	9:25am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 25m	9:25am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:15pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	13h 10m	9:25am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Schenectady. The journey takes about 10 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

10h 55mAverage Duration

207 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $197	Average Duration10h 55m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$61 - $911	Average Duration6h 37m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,367 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,277 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Schenectady?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Schenectady

A - Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Schenectady by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/09

$91

11/10

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11/13

$50

11/14

$63

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The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Schenectady was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $50

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Schenectady, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $50 to $110 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Schenectady based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-11-13.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.