Getting Here

On Your Way to  Upstate Vacations

Want to know how to get to Schoharie County? Start here. Whether you plan to travel by car, bus, train, or plane, we provide detailed directions and information about different arrival methods so you arrive safe and sound.

Nestled in the foothills of the Northern Catskill Mountains of New York, you'll find that getting to the Central New York area is half the fun – enjoy the journey.

Find Your Way Here

Plan your trip to Schoharie County with helpful information for traveling by car, bus, train, or plane.

Trailways

Serves Schoharie County daily. For fare and schedule information, call

Schoharie County Public Transportation

From the west (Syracuse): I-90 Thruway Exit 30 at Herkimer (Rt. 28).

From the east (Albany): I-90 Thruway Exit 29 at Canajoharie (Rts. 10, 20, and 80) or I-90 Thruway Exit 25A, then I-88 to Duanesburg (5 miles), then Rt. 20 west to Rt. 80 south.

From the south: I-88 & Rt. 30 (Binghamton/Oneonta/Schoharie).

From the north: Routes 30, 145 south, and County Route 10 south.

Schoharie County has three Charging Points.

Does your Tesla need a charge? There aren’t dedicated charging stations in Schoharie County, but there are two within a 30-minute drive: Rotterdam and Oneonta.

Take the train to one of the two nearest Amtrak stations:

Albany-Rensselaer NY Amtrak station – 1 hour, 30 minutes drive to Cooperstown.

Utica Station– 1-hour drive to Cooperstown.

Amtrak Trip Planning Map is a great tool to check out!

Service to upstate NY is available via Amtrak departing from New York City, Penn Station only.

Major airports nearby: then grab a car from the airport!

Albany International Airport – located 45 minutes’ drive to Schoharie County.
Private pre-arranged ground transportation services to and from Cooperstown.

Syracuse Hancock International Airport – located 1 hour, 45 minutes drive to Cooperstown.
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New York Stewart Airport – 2 hours, 40 minutes drive to Cooperstown. (845) 838-8200
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LaGuardia Airport – 3 hours, 40 minutes drive to Cooperstown. (718) 533-3400
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JFK Airport – 4-hour drive to Cooperstown. (718) 244-4444
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Newark Liberty International Airport – 3.5-hour drive to Cooperstown. (973) 961-6000
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