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How to get fromNewark Airport (EWR) to Schenectadyby train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, train, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    4h 52m
    $70–138

  2. Drive 162.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Schenectadycar car 162.8 mi
    3h 2m
    $30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus bus Nyc / ...
    4h 54m
    $42–54

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Schenectadyrideshare rideshare 162.8 mi
    3h 2m

  5. Train, fly, line 370 bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    4. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel Stbus bus
    5h 13m
    $102–598

  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 30m
    $70–262

  7. Bus via Albany Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminalbus bus Newark Airport Express
    2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus Adt A278 / ...
    5h 35m
    $56–127

Newark Airport (EWR) to Schenectady by bus

Calendar74Weekly Buses
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Schenectady, 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, 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.

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