There are 5 ways to get from Harriman to Schenectady by bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Central Valley Park and Ride to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Rte 17K Park & Ride to Beacon Stationbus N-B
- Take the train from Beacon to Poughkeepsietrain
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain
4h 54m$36–199Drive 115.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harriman to Schenectadycar 115.4 mi
2h 2m$22–31Bus, line 905 bus
- Take the bus from Newburgh to Albany, Nybus 412 / ...
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadwaybus 905
5h 3m$28–72Bus, line 905 bus via Ridgewood
- Take the bus from Rt 17 & Rt 17M to Ridgewood Park and Ride Southbus
- Take the bus from Ridgewood to Albany, Nybus 290 / ...
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terrbus 905
5h 5m$27–54Train
- Take the train from Harriman to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain Mnbnp
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 4m$54–263
Harriman to Schenectady by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harriman to Schenectady is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Harriman to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Harriman to Schenectady station. However, there are services departing from Central Valley Park and Ride and arriving at Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway via Newburgh and Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Harriman to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Harriman and arriving at Schenectady via Secaucus Upper Level, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Harriman and Schenectady is 128 miles. The road distance is 116.1 miles.
The best way to get from Harriman to Schenectady without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 54m and costs $35 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Harriman to Schenectady, including transfers.
Harriman to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Newburgh station.
Harriman to Schenectady train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Harriman station.
The best way to get from Harriman to Schenectady is to bus and line 905 bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $27 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $270 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Harriman, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Central Valley Park and Ride to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway via Newburgh, Albany, Ny, and Albany Bus Terminal in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harriman to Schenectady via Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Beacon to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–9
- Peak
- $11–13
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $23–75
- Business
- $55–160
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $26–85
- Economy Plus
- $29–90
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Harriman to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–18
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Central Valley Park and Ride to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $4–10
Bus from Rt 17 & Rt 17M to Ridgewood Park and Ride South
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $6–13
- Phone
- +1 800-624-4217
- [email protected]
- Website
- Leprechaun Lines
Bus from Rte 17K Park & Ride to Beacon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Schedules at
- Leprechaun Lines
- Newburgh - Beacon Shuttle
- $1
- Newburgh Local
- $2
- White Plains Commuter
- $5–6
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newburgh to Albany, Ny
- Saver
- $21–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
Bus from Ridgewood to Albany, Ny
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $45–80
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr
- Base fare
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ridgewood to Albany, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ridgewood to Albany, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Harriman to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany, Ny station.
Harriman to Schenectady train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Lower Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harriman to Schenectady is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Harriman to Schenectady.
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