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How to get fromMadison to Schenectadyby bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madison, NJ to NYC - 42nd St & 6th Avebus bus Nj
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus bus Nyc / ...
    4h 57m
    $56–74

  2. Drive 162.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Schenectadycar car 162.4 mi
    2h 54m
    $30–43

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Madison to New York Penn Stationtrain train Mne
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    5h 11m
    $53–125

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Madison to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    5h 11m
    $75–522

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Madison to New York Penn Stationtrain train Mne
    2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus bus Nyc
    5h 17m
    $38–50

  6. Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station

    1. Take the train from Madison to New York Penn Stationtrain train Mne
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 49m
    $52–250

Madison to Schenectady by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Madison, NJ to Schenectady via NYC - 42nd St & 6th Ave and New York, NY - Midtown in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madison to Schenectady via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 11m.

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