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

The cheapest way to get from Montclair to Schenectady is to bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montclair to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Montclair and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Montclair to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Park St At Chestnut St# and arriving at Schenectady via Midtown - 400 8th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Montclair and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Montclair to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Watchung Avenue and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Montclair to Schenectady?

The distance between Montclair and Schenectady is 177 miles. The road distance is 152.5 miles.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Montclair to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montclair to Schenectady bus from?

Montclair to Schenectady bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Park St At Chestnut St# station.

Where do I catch the Montclair to Schenectady train from?

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

Train or bus from Montclair to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Montclair to Schenectady is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Montclair to Schenectady bus arrive?

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

Where does the Montclair to Schenectady train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Montclair to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Montclair to Schenectady is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Montclair to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 194+ hotels available in Schenectady.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Montclair 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 55m
$58–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to SchenectadyNyc / ...
4h 56m
$24–38
Drive 151.6 mi
1. Drive from Montclair to Schenectady151.6 mi
2h 46m
$28–40
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Station
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)LGA - ALB
4h 52m
$238–619
Bus via Park St At Chestnut St#
1. Take the bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Port Authority Bus Terminal101
2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to SchenectadyNyc
5h 18m
$43–59
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn StationBntnm
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
5h 38m
$63–207

Montclair to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 175.8 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Montclair, 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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