What is the cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Jersey City?

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Jersey City is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Schenectady to Jersey City?

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Jersey City is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Jersey City?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at New York, NY - Midtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Jersey City?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Journal Square via 33rd Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Jersey City?

The distance between Schenectady and Jersey City is 173 miles. The road distance is 161 miles.

How do I travel from Schenectady to Jersey City without a car?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Jersey City without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $42.

How long does it take to get from Schenectady to Jersey City?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Schenectady to Jersey City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Jersey City bus from?

Schenectady to Jersey City bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Jersey City train from?

Schenectady to Jersey City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.

Train or bus from Schenectady to Jersey City?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Jersey City is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $42. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Schenectady to Jersey City bus arrive?

Schenectady to Jersey City bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.

Where does the Schenectady to Jersey City train arrive?

Schenectady to Jersey City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Schenectady to Jersey City?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Jersey City is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Schenectady to Jersey City.

Where can I stay near Jersey City?

There are 3693+ hotels available in Jersey City.

Schenectady to Jersey City - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to Jersey City by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
3h 33m
$42
Drive 160 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Schenectady to Jersey Citycar 160 mi
2h 58m
$30–43
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 1m
$45–94
Line 370 bus, fly, subway, train
1. Take the bus from Nott Terr & State St to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus
2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
3. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway
4. Take the train from 33rd Street to Journal Squaretrain
4h 17m
$86–610
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 4m
$42–226
Line 905 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave to Albany Bus Terminalbus 905
2. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus 119
5h 26m
$38–124

Schenectady to Jersey City by train and foot (Amtrak)

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Distance: 171.9 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

Fox Bus operates a bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $38 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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