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How to get fromJersey City to Schenectadyby bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Jersey City to Schenectady by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus bus Nyc / ...
    4h 28m
    $24–29

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    4h 40m
    $53–113

  3. Drive 159.5 mi

    1. Drive from Jersey City to Schenectadycar car 159.5 mi
    2h 56m
    $30–43

  4. Train, line 4 subway, bus, fly, line 370 bus

    1. Take the train from Journal Square to World Trade Centertrain train
    2. Take the subway from Fulton St to 125th Streetsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    5. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel Stbus bus
    4h 40m
    $78–518

  5. Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus bus Nyc
    5h 6m
    $42–57

  6. Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 18m
    $52–238

Jersey City to Schenectady by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

Fox Bus operates a bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 9m.

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