Train to Delanson? (Upstate) (Albany, Schenectady: rental car, rental, buses)

[globetrekker96]

I am currently near Putnam County and I have travel plans to go north to Schenectady County. I know people near the town of Delanson. Now I tried to do a little research and I saw there are train tracks that run through the area but I can’t seem to find the answers I am seeking. Here are my questions:

1. On the Amtrak map the train appears to run east of the Hudson River. Is there any train that runs parallel to 87 west of the Hudson? Does the Amtrak make local stops?

2. Does Schenectady have a public transit on any level? Bus or train, at all?

3. How far is Delanson from any major city? What is my best option for getting there.

I am thinking about renting a car because I am also going to be going to the Ballston Spa region for some travel destinations. However, seeing upstate from the seat of a train is real experience.

[ckhthankgod]

Originally Posted by globetrekker96

I am currently near Putnam County and I have travel plans to go north to Schenectady County. I know people near the town of Delanson. Now I tried to do a little research and I saw there are train tracks that run through the area but I can’t seem to find the answers I am seeking. Here are my questions:

1. On the Amtrak map the train appears to run east of the Hudson River. Is there any train that runs parallel to 87 west of the Hudson? Does the Amtrak make local stops?

2. Does Schenectady have a public transit on any level? Bus or train, at all?

3. How far is Delanson from any major city? What is my best option for getting there.

I am thinking about renting a car because I am also going to be going to the Ballston Spa region for some travel destinations. However, seeing upstate from the seat of a train is real experience.

1. No and Yes (correction)

2. Yes, it has CDTA buses

3. It is only 16 miles SW of Schenectady and a 25 minute drive away down I-88 or Route 7 for the most part. So, this likely means taking a rental car or a ride of some kind.

[Wells5]

Download the official NYS railroad map.


https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/ope...l/railroadsmap


The tracks from Delanson to Albany (Kenwood Yard) are torn up.

[ckhthankgod]

^Yes…Their best bet is to take a train or a bus to Schenectady and perhaps catch a ride to Delanson. Besides that, driving is the other option.

[hotkarl]

Better off just driving. No hassles. You are in total control of your itinerary.