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

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

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 station. However, there are services departing from Park St At Chestnut St# and arriving at Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via New York and Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

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 via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 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 via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station which takes 4h 55m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 905 bus, which costs $35 - $130 and takes 5h 39m.

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 196+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Montclair to Schenectady - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 905 bus

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 via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
4h 55m
$58–142
Drive 151.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Montclair to Schenectady151.6 mi
2h 46m
$28–40
Bus, line 905 bus
1. Take the bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Port Authority Bus Terminal101
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 39m
$38–126
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 49m
$235–616
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to SchenectadyVIA Rail
5h 3m
$31–102
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
$53–187

Montclair to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

42Weekly Trains

4h 55mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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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, you can take a bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Albany, and Albany Bus Terminal in around 5h 39m.

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