There are 6 ways to get from Ridgewood to Schenectady by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Van Neste Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 164 / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
5h 6m$56–130Drive 139.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ridgewood to Schenectadycar 139.4 mi
2h 31m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Van Neste Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 164 / ...
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
5h 13m$41–55Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Wilsey Square At West Ridgewood Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4h 50m$84–578Bus, line 905 bus
- Take the bus from Van Neste Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 164 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadwaybus 905
5h 36m$37–122Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 42m$49–257
Ridgewood to Schenectady by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridgewood to Schenectady is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgewood to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ridgewood to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Van Neste Square and arriving at Schenectady via Midtown - 400 8th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Ridgewood to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Ridgewood and arriving at Schenectady via Secaucus Upper Level, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Ridgewood and Schenectady is 211 miles. The road distance is 140.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgewood to Schenectady without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 6m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Ridgewood to Schenectady, including transfers.
Ridgewood to Schenectady bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Van Neste Square station.
Ridgewood to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Ridgewood to Schenectady is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $260 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Ridgewood, Bergen County, NJ, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Van Neste Square to Schenectady via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Midtown - 400 8th Ave in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
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
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Van Neste Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–20
Bus from Van Neste Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–20
Bus from Wilsey Square At West Ridgewood Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–21
Bus from Van Neste Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–20
- [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
- +1 800-858-8555
- 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 Albany Bus Terminal to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway
- Base fare
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Ridgewood to Schenectady bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Ridgewood to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgewood to Schenectady is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Ridgewood to Schenectady.
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