What is the cheapest way to get from Clifton to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from Clifton to Schenectady is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Clifton to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Clifton to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Clifton and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Clifton to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct and arriving at Schenectady via Midtown - 400 8th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Clifton and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Clifton to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Clifton and arriving at Schenectady via Secaucus Upper Level, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Clifton to Schenectady?

The distance between Clifton and Schenectady is 216 miles. The road distance is 150 miles.

How do I travel from Clifton to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from Clifton to Schenectady without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 51m and costs $40 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Clifton to Schenectady?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Clifton to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clifton to Schenectady bus from?

Clifton to Schenectady bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct station.

Where do I catch the Clifton to Schenectady train from?

Clifton to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Clifton to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Clifton to Schenectady is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $180 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Clifton to Schenectady bus arrive?

Clifton to Schenectady bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Clifton to Schenectady train arrive?

Clifton to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Clifton to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Clifton to Schenectady is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Clifton to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 218+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Clifton to Schenectady - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Allwood Rd At Hepburn Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 101 / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
4h 51m
$42–107
Drive 149.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Clifton to Schenectadycar 149.1 mi
2h 43m
$28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
4h 58m
$42–57
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4h 26m
$304–829
Bus, line 905 bus
1. Take the bus from Allwood Rd At Hepburn Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus
3. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadwaybus 905
5h 18m
$38–124
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 29m
$45–175

Clifton to Schenectady by bus, foot, and train

42Weekly Services

4h 51mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215.2 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct to Schenectady via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Midtown - 400 8th Ave in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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