Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Schenectady

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Next departures for Richmond to Schenectady on August 27
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Henrico
Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (17th St and Ambler)
Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Schenectady

Bus
Average PriceUS$76 - US$211Average Duration17h 40m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$159 - US$441Average Duration11h 42m
60kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Schenectady

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Schenectady. The journey takes about 17 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
17h 40mAverage Duration
US$76Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Schenectady: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$103
Average Bus Trip Duration17h 40m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure3:50am
Distance657 km
Latest bus departure10:00pm

Richmond to Schenectady Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Richmond, VA, US - Schenectady

  1. How far is Richmond from Schenectady?

    Richmond and Schenectady are 658 km (408 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Richmond to Schenectady?

    Buses departing from Main Street Station in Richmond will take you to Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop in Schenectady.

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

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08-22
US$161
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US$56
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Schenectady was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of US$56

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

You can expect to pay from US$56 to US$161 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Schenectady based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$56 which is on 2025-08-27.

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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Richmond to Schenectady.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Richmond to Schenectady, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Richmond to Schenectady will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Schenectady?

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Will you be returning to Richmond, VA, US by bus?

Bus from Schenectady to Richmond, VA, US

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