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How to get fromTrenton to Schenectadyby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Trenton to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    5h 4m
    $69–148

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus bus Nyc / ...
    5h 43m
    $24–48

  3. Drive 205.8 mi

    1. Drive from Trenton to Schenectadycar car 205.8 mi
    3h 58m
    $38–55

  4. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane PHL - ALB
    4h 46m
    $103–628

  5. Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 42m
    $68–273

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus Adt A278 / ...
    7h 57m
    $50–149

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    5h 39m
    $96–539

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Trenton to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BWI - ALB
    5h 33m
    $129–643

Trenton to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 216.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Trenton to Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trenton High School to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Albany, and Albany Bus Terminal in around 7h 57m.

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