There are 6 ways to get from Ridgewood to Niskayuna by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
5h 27m$26–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
5h 44m$55–115Drive 161.8 mi
- Drive from Ridgewood to Niskayunacar 161.8 mi
3h 14m$30–43Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Junction Blvd/Queens Blvd to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
3h 38m$72–511Bus via Seneca Av
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
5h 38m$40Train 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 20m$54–240
Ridgewood to Niskayuna by subway, foot, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridgewood to Niskayuna is to bus which costs $26 - $35 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgewood to Niskayuna is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ridgewood to Niskayuna. However, there are services departing from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av and arriving at 2764 Rt 7 via New York, NY - Midtown and Nott Terr & State St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Ridgewood to Niskayuna. However, there are services departing from Seneca Av and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Ridgewood and Niskayuna is 184 miles. The road distance is 162.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgewood to Niskayuna without a car is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $26 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Ridgewood to Niskayuna, including transfers.
Ridgewood to Niskayuna bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from New York, NY - Midtown station.
Ridgewood to Niskayuna train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Ridgewood to Niskayuna is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $26 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Ridgewood, Queens County, NY, USA and Niskayuna, NY, USA?
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. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Website
- https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Junction Blvd/Queens Blvd to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- [email protected]
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ridgewood to Niskayuna bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at Schenectady station.
Ridgewood to Niskayuna train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgewood to Niskayuna is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Ridgewood to Niskayuna.
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