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How to get fromHoboken to Schenectadyby ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Hoboken to Schenectady by ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Line 18 ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 18
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    4h 38m

  2. Drive  157.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hoboken to Schenectadycar car 157.9 mi
    2h 55m
    $29–42

  3. Line 18 ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 18
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus bus Nyc / ...
    4h 40m

  4. Line 18 ferry, bus via Midtown - 400 8th Ave

    1. Take the ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 18
    2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus bus Nyc
    4h 45m

  5. Line 18 ferry, train via Penn Station

    1. Take the ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 18
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train VIA Rail
    4h 48m

  6. Line 18 ferry, bus via Schenectady

    1. Take the ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 18
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Schenectadybus bus FlixBus 2687
    4h 49m

  7. Line 18 ferry, train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station

    1. Take the ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 18
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 16m

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  • Distance: 161.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Hoboken to Schenectady. However, you can take the line 18 ferry to Midtown / W. 39th St., walk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, then take the train to Schenectady. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Schenectady via Midtown / W. 39th St. and New York, NY - Midtown in around 4h 40m.

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