There are 7 ways to get from New Brunswick to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
5h 14m$58–146Drive 180.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Brunswick to Schenectadycar 180.7 mi
3h 26m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
5h 17m$52–68Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
5h 6m$220–773Train, bus
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
5h 20m$38–51Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 57m$53–201Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, line 370 bus
- Take the train from Jersey Ave. to Trenton Transit Centertrain
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
- Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel Stbus
5h 30m$86–718
New Brunswick to Schenectady by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Brunswick to Schenectady is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from New Brunswick to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from New Brunswick to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Schenectady via 9 Av/W 40 St and New York, NY - Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from New Brunswick to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between New Brunswick and Schenectady is 193 miles. The road distance is 181.8 miles.
The best way to get from New Brunswick to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from New Brunswick to Schenectady, including transfers.
New Brunswick to Schenectady bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
New Brunswick to Schenectady train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
The best way to get from New Brunswick to Schenectady is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 5h 17m.
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.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from Jersey Ave. to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/suburban-transit
- Adult
- $28–35
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Website
- https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/
- foxbus88@gmail.com
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Base fare
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
New Brunswick to Schenectady bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
New Brunswick to Schenectady train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Brunswick to Schenectady is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from New Brunswick to Schenectady.
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