Rome2Rio

Schenectady to Montclair trains

Find Transport to Montclair

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average train between Schenectady and Montclair takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Schenectady to Montclair. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 9m
Duration
176 mi
Distance
$111
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Schenectady to Montclair train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Schenectady and Montclair. The earliest departure is at 9:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Schenectady is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Montclair at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ Transit12h 53m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    AmtrakNJ Transit4h 48m • 1 change
  •  → 

    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 13m • 1 change
  •  → 

    AmtrakNJ Transit4h 12m • 1 change
  •  → 

    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 56m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    AmtrakNJ Transit4h 48m • 1 change
  •  → 

    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 13m • 1 change
  •  → 

    AmtrakNJ Transit4h 12m • 1 change
  •  → 

    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 56m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

  •  → 

    AmtrakNJ Transit4h 48m • 1 change
  •  → 

    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 13m • 1 change
  •  → 

    AmtrakNJ Transit4h 12m • 1 change
  •  → 

    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 56m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

  •  → 

    AmtrakNJ Transit4h 48m • 1 change
  •  → 

    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 13m • 1 change
  •  → 

    AmtrakNJ Transit4h 12m • 1 change
  •  → 

    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 56m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

  •  → 

    AmtrakNJ Transit4h 48m • 1 change
  •  → 

    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 13m • 1 change
  •  → 

    AmtrakNJ Transit4h 12m • 1 change
  •  → 

    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 56m • 1 change
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Schenectady to Montclair? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Schenectady to Montclair.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

Operators