There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to West Orange by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 47m$43–647Drive 153.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to West Orangecar 153.9 mi
2h 56m$29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
5h 35m$47–58Line 370 bus, fly, train, line 21 bus
- Take the bus from Nott Terr & State St to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
- Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Mississippi Ave Loopbus
5h 11m$84–626Train via Penn Station
- Take the train from Schenectady to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
4h 50m$45–200Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 10m$43–776
Schenectady to West Orange by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to West Orange is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to West Orange is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to West Orange. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Mississippi Ave Loop via New York Midtown and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to West Orange 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 4h 47m.
The distance between Schenectady and West Orange is 177 miles. The road distance is 154.8 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to West Orange without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $40 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Schenectady to West Orange, including transfers.
Schenectady to West Orange bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to West Orange train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to West Orange is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $40 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and West Orange, NJ, 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 Mississippi Ave Loop via New York, NY - Midtown, New York Midtown, and Newark Penn Station in around 5h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- [email protected]
- Website
- Gotobus
Bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $38
- Website
- Gotobus
- Adult One-way
- $38
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Booking & Getting There
Schenectady to West Orange bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.
Schenectady to West Orange train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to West Orange is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Schenectady to West Orange.
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