There are
2,945 mi
from Schenectady, NY to San Jose, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 4 hours to go from Schenectady, New York to San Jose, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Schenectady, NY to San Jose, CA) is 2,528.90 mi.
2,945 mi = 4,739.30 kms