There are 6 ways to get from Edison to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
5h 9m$48–125Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
5h 10m$24–41Drive 176.9 mi
- Drive from Edison to Schenectadycar 176.9 mi
3h 23m$33–47Train, fly
- Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
5h 43m$85–586Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
5h 21m$50–67Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 47m$47–245
Edison to Schenectady by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edison to Schenectady is to train and bus which costs $23 - $45 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Edison to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Edison to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Schenectady via Midtown - 400 8th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Edison station to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Edison Station and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Edison and Schenectady is 190 miles. The road distance is 177.9 miles.
The best way to get from Edison to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Edison to Schenectady, including transfers.
Edison to Schenectady bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Edison to Schenectady train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Edison Station.
The best way to get from Edison to Schenectady is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Edison Station to Schenectady via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany St & Spring St to Schenectady via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Midtown - 400 8th Ave in around 5h 21m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Edison Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from Edison Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from Edison Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from Edison Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
- [email protected]
- Website
- Capital Bus
Bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- Capital Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Edison to Schenectady bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Edison to Schenectady train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edison to Schenectady is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Edison to Schenectady.
There are 177+ hotels available in Schenectady.






