What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Schenectady is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Schenectady via New York, NY - Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Newark to Schenectady?

The distance between Newark and Schenectady is 170 miles. The road distance is 159.5 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $35 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Schenectady?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Newark to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Schenectady bus from?

Newark to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Schenectady train from?

Newark to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Newark to Schenectady is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $35 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $47 - $52 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Newark to Schenectady bus arrive?

Newark to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Newark to Schenectady train arrive?

Newark to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.

Can I drive from Newark to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Schenectady is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Newark to Schenectady.

How do I get a train ticket from Newark to Schenectady?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Newark to Schenectady?

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Where can I stay near Schenectady?

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
4h 29m
$37–624
Drive 158.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Schenectadycar 158.6 mi
2h 55m
$29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
4h 42m
$47–51
Train, fly, line 370 bus
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel Stbus
5h 12m
$95–631
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 7m
$36–754
Bus via Albany Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A524 / ...
5h 27m
$36–149

Newark to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 168.7 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Schenectady via New York Midtown and New York, NY - Midtown in around 4h 42m.

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