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How to get fromNew Brunswick to Schenectadyby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from New Brunswick to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    5h 14m
    $58–146

  2. Drive 180.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Brunswick to Schenectadycar car 180.7 mi
    3h 26m
    $33–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus bus Nyc / ...
    5h 17m
    $52–68

  4. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    5h 6m
    $220–773

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus bus Nyc
    5h 20m
    $38–51

  6. Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 57m
    $53–201

  7. Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, line 370 bus

    1. Take the train from Jersey Ave. to Trenton Transit Centertrain train
    2. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane PHL - ALB
    4. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel Stbus bus
    5h 30m
    $86–718

New Brunswick to Schenectady by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from New Brunswick to Schenectady via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany St & Spring St to Schenectady via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 9 Av/W 40 St, W 34 St/Broadway, and New York, NY - Midtown in around 5h 17m.

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