What is the cheapest way to get from Journal Square Transportation Center to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from Journal Square Transportation Center to Schenectady is to bus which costs $24 - $35 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Journal Square Transportation Center to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Journal Square Transportation Center to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Journal Square Transportation Center and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Schenectady station. However, there are services departing from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave and arriving at Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via New York and Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Journal Square Transportation Center and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Journal Square Transportation Center to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Where do I catch the Journal Square Transportation Center to Schenectady bus from?

Journal Square Transportation Center to Schenectady bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave station.

Where do I catch the Journal Square Transportation Center to Schenectady train from?

Journal Square Transportation Center to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

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Journal Square Transportation Center to Schenectady

Q: How far is it from Journal Square Transportation Center to Schenectady?

The distance between Journal Square Transportation Center and Schenectady is 173 miles. The road distance is 160 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Journal Square Transportation Center to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from Journal Square Transportation Center to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $24 - $35.

Q: How long does it take to get from Journal Square Transportation Center to Schenectady?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Journal Square Transportation Center to Schenectady, including transfers.

Q: Train or bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Journal Square Transportation Center to Schenectady is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $24 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 4h 40m.

There are 6 ways to get from Journal Square Transportation Center to Schenectady by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to SchenectadyNyc / ...
4h 28m
$24–32
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
4h 40m
$58–133
Drive 159 mi
1. Drive from Journal Square Transportation Center to Schenectady159 mi
2h 55m
$29–42
Train, line 4 subway, fly, line 370 bus
1. Take the train from Journal Square to World Trade Center
2. Take the subway from Fulton St to 125th 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
4h 34m
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 23m
$53–178
Bus, line 905 bus
1. Take the bus from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal119
2. Take the bus from New York to Albany
3. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr905
5h 28m
$37–124

Journal Square Transportation Center to Schenectady by train and bus

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4h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 171.7 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Journal Square Transportation Center, NJ, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

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. Capital Bus Tour also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, 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.

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