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

The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Schenectady is to bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Elizabeth and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Broad St At Jersey St and arriving at Schenectady via Midtown - 400 8th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Elizabeth and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Elizabeth to Schenectady?

The distance between Elizabeth and Schenectady is 175 miles. The road distance is 165.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elizabeth to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $55 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Elizabeth to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elizabeth to Schenectady bus from?

Elizabeth to Schenectady bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Broad St At Jersey St station.

Where do I catch the Elizabeth to Schenectady train from?

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

Train or bus from Elizabeth to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Elizabeth to Schenectady is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Elizabeth to Schenectady bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elizabeth to Schenectady train arrive?

Elizabeth to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.

Can I drive from Elizabeth to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Schenectady is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Elizabeth to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 189+ hotels available in Schenectady.

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

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

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
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
4h 45m
$58–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to SchenectadyNyc / ...
4h 46m
$24–38
Drive 164.1 mi
1. Drive from Elizabeth to Schenectady164.1 mi
3h 2m
$30–44
Train, fly, line 370 bus
1. Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Station
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)LGA - ALB
4. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel St
5h 18m
$241–632
Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminal112
2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to SchenectadyNyc
5h 20m
$44–62
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
5h 28m
$58–197

Elizabeth to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

42Weekly Trains

4h 45mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.2 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, Fox Bus operates a bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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