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How to get fromNewark to Schenectadyby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Newark to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or subway

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

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    1. Take the train from Newark Amtrak to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    6h 49m
    $91–320

  2. Bus via Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St.

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St. to Midtown - 400 8th Avebus bus New York to Wilmington
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus bus Nyc / ...
    8h 35m
    $50–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2601
    2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus bus Nyc
    7h 25m
    $65–85

  4. Drive 279.1 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Schenectadycar car 279.1 mi
    5h 12m
    $51–74

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Amtrak to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BWI - ALB
    4h 31m
    $106–598

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    7h 18m
    $78–763

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane PHL - ALB
    4h 51m
    $109–682

  8. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Amtrak to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane DCA - ALB
    5h 27m
    $157–868

  9. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Amtrak to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane IAD - ALB
    6h 21m
    $110–525

Newark to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

Calendar19Weekly Trains
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Newark, DE, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Amtrak to Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark to Schenectady via New York Midtown and Midtown - 400 8th Ave in around 7h 25m.

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