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 39m.

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 39m 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 Midtown - 400 8th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

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 208 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 bus and train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station which takes 5h 27m and costs $65 - $220.

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 bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $220 and takes 5h 27m.

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 39m to drive from Hackensack to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 209+ 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 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 via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
best
1. Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal144 / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
5h 27m
$66–214
Drive 146.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hackensack to Schenectady146.9 mi
2h 39m
$27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal165
2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to SchenectadyNyc
5h 35m
$43–60
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)LGA - ALB
4h 22m
$233–626
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
5h 27m
$65–215
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal165
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
5h 28m
$63–155
Bus via Albany Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal165
2. Take the bus from New York to AlbanyAdt 278 / ...
5h 59m
$39–127

Hackensack to Schenectady by bus, foot, and train

56Weekly Services

5h 27mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 206.4 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a bus from State St At Banta Pl to Schenectady via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Midtown - 400 8th Ave in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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