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

The cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Schenectady is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hackensack to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Hackensack and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Hackensack to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from State St At Banta Pl and arriving at Schenectady via 9 Av/W 40 St and New York, NY - Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Hackensack and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at Schenectady via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Hackensack to Schenectady?

The distance between Hackensack and Schenectady is 174 miles. The road distance is 147.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hackensack to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $50 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Hackensack to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hackensack to Schenectady bus from?

Hackensack to Schenectady bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from State St At Banta Pl station.

Where do I catch the Hackensack to Schenectady train from?

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

Train or bus from Hackensack to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Hackensack to Schenectady is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $50 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via W 34 St/Broadway, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Hackensack to Schenectady bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hackensack to Schenectady train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hackensack to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Hackensack to Schenectady is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Hackensack to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 166+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Hackensack to Schenectady - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Hackensack to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 27m
$55–195
Drive 146.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hackensack to Schenectadycar 146.9 mi
2h 40m
$27–39
Bus via W 34 St/Broadway
1. Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
5h 30m
$31–58
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4h 22m
$203–676
Bus, train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
1. Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 144 / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 27m
$56–194
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
5h 28m
$58–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
5h 35m
$43–60

Hackensack to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 173 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St At Banta Pl to Schenectady via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 9 Av/W 40 St, W 34 St/Broadway, and New York, NY - Midtown in around 5h 30m.

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