There are 5 ways to get from Elizabeth to Saratoga Springs by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
6h 14m$90–156Drive 180 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elizabeth to Saratoga Springscar 180 mi
3h 31m$33–48Bus via Schenectady
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
6h 25m$45–56Train, line 450 bus
- Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain
- Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Broadway & Lake Avebus 450
6h 52m$84–276Bus
- Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 112
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Schenectadybus FlixBus 2687
6h 53m$37–70
Elizabeth to Saratoga Springs by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Saratoga Springs is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Saratoga Springs is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Saratoga Springs. However, there are services departing from New York, NY - Midtown and arriving at Broadway & Lake Ave via Albany St & Georgetta Dix Plz and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Saratoga Springs. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Elizabeth and Saratoga Springs is 198 miles. The road distance is 181.1 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Saratoga Springs without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Elizabeth to Saratoga Springs, including transfers.
Elizabeth to Saratoga Springs bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from New York, NY - Midtown station.
Elizabeth to Saratoga Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Saratoga Springs is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Schenectady, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Saratoga Springs, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, Fox Bus operates a bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady every 3 hours. Tickets cost $38 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
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
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–14
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–140
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $4–40
- Business
- $35–130
- Business Plus
- $45–140
- Economy
- $5–45
- Economy Plus
- $5–55
- [email protected]
- Website
- Gotobus
Bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $38
- Website
- Gotobus
- Adult One-way
- $38
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- [email protected]
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Broadway & Lake Ave
- Base fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–29
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–29
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Elizabeth to Saratoga Springs bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at Schenectady station.
Elizabeth to Saratoga Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Saratoga Springs is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Elizabeth to Saratoga Springs.
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