There are 8 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Niskayuna by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
5h 47m$72–140Drive 159.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Niskayunacar 159.2 mi
3h 8m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
6h 7m$48–58Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Niskayuna159.2 mi
3h 8mTrain, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4h 55m$102–598Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 25m$72–264Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus
- Take the bus from Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza to Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton Stbus 182
7h 30m$58–129Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
5h 2m$122–709
Newark Airport (EWR) to Niskayuna by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Niskayuna is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Niskayuna is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Airport (EWR) to Niskayuna. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at 2764 Rt 7 via Newark Penn Station, Midtown - 400 8th Ave and Nott Terr & State St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark Airport (EWR) to Niskayuna. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Schenectady via Newark Airport Railroad Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Newark Airport (EWR) and Niskayuna is 182 miles. The road distance is 160.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Niskayuna without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Niskayuna, including transfers.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Niskayuna bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Niskayuna train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Niskayuna is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Niskayuna, NY, USA?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal B to 2764 Rt 7 via Newark Penn Station, New York Midtown, Midtown - 400 8th Ave, Schenectady, and Nott Terr & State St in around 6h 7m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
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
- $50–110
- 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
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–7
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- [email protected]
- Website
- Capital Bus
Bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- Capital Bus
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- Coach USA
- One Way - Adult
- $25
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza to Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St
- Base fare
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newark-EWR to Niskayuna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Newark Airport (EWR) to Niskayuna bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Niskayuna train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Airport (EWR) to Niskayuna is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Niskayuna.
There are 181+ hotels available in Niskayuna.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newark Airport (EWR) and Niskayuna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















