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

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to New Jersey is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to New Jersey is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and New Jersey?

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

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and New Jersey?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to New Jersey station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Schenectady to New Jersey?

The distance between Schenectady and New Jersey is 170 miles. The road distance is 161.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Schenectady to New Jersey without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $40 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Schenectady to New Jersey, including transfers.

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

Schenectady to New Jersey bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), depart from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway.

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

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

Train or bus from Schenectady to New Jersey?

The best way to get from Schenectady to New Jersey is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $40 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $55 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Schenectady to New Jersey bus arrive?

Schenectady to New Jersey bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at Albany Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Schenectady to New Jersey train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schenectady to New Jersey?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to New Jersey is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Schenectady to New Jersey.

How do I get a train ticket from Schenectady to New Jersey?

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Schenectady to New Jersey - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Schenectady to New Jersey by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 54m
$41–642
Drive 160.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Schenectady to Newarkcar 160.3 mi
2h 53m
$30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
4h 42m
$46–51
Line 370 bus, fly to Laguardia Airport, 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 train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
4h 19m
$84–620
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 17m
$42–770
Line 905 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Albany Bus Terminalbus 905
2. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park Place At Raymond Blvdbus 108
5h 22m
$34–136
Line 370 bus, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, line 412 bus
1. Take the bus from Nott Terr & State St to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus
2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ALB - PHL
3. Take the bus from Vine St At 13Th St to Broadway At Jackson Stbus
4h 55m
$76–562

Schenectady to New Jersey by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 168.7 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Newark Penn Station via New York, NY - Midtown and New York Midtown in around 4h 42m.

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