What is the cheapest way to get from East Orange to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from East Orange to Schenectady is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Orange to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from East Orange to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between East Orange and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from East Orange to Schenectady station. However, there are services departing from Clifton Ave At E 7Th Ave and arriving at Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway via New York and Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between East Orange and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from East Orange to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Newark Broad St and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from East Orange to Schenectady?

The distance between East Orange and Schenectady is 170 miles. The road distance is 155.8 miles.

How do I travel from East Orange to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from East Orange to Schenectady without a car is to train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station which takes 5h 10m and costs $40 - $240.

How long does it take to get from East Orange to Schenectady?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from East Orange to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Orange to Schenectady bus from?

East Orange to Schenectady bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Clifton Ave At E 7Th Ave station.

Where do I catch the East Orange to Schenectady train from?

East Orange to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from East Orange to Schenectady?

The best way to get from East Orange to Schenectady is to train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station which takes 5h 10m and costs $40 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Albany Bus Terminal, which costs $35 - $130 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the East Orange to Schenectady bus arrive?

East Orange to Schenectady bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the East Orange to Schenectady train arrive?

East Orange to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from East Orange to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between East Orange to Schenectady is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from East Orange to Schenectady.

How do I get a train ticket from East Orange to Schenectady?

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There are 6 ways to get from East Orange to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 10m
$42–235
Drive 154.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Orange to Schenectadycar 154.9 mi
2h 52m
$29–41
Bus via Albany Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Clifton Ave At E 7Th Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278-D / ...
5h 14m
$36–127
Train, fly, line 370 bus
1. Take the train from Newark Broad St to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel Stbus
5h 15m
$95–631
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
5h 18m
$38–649
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
5h 59m
$47–56

East Orange to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 169.2 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between East Orange, NJ, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clifton Ave At E 7Th Ave to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Albany, and Albany Bus Terminal in around 5h 14m.

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