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

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Schenectady is to bus via New York, NY - Midtown which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Schenectady via Midtown - 400 8th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Newark to Schenectady?

The distance between Newark and Schenectady is 170 miles. The road distance is 159.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newark to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $55 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Newark to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Schenectady bus from?

Newark to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Schenectady train from?

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

Train or bus from Newark to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Newark to Schenectady is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $55 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, NY - Midtown, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Newark to Schenectady bus arrive?

Newark to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Newark to Schenectady train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newark to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Schenectady is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Newark to Schenectady.

How do I get a train ticket from Newark to Schenectady?

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Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 194+ hotels available in Schenectady.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Newark to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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 28m
$56–659
Bus via New York, NY - Midtown
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to SchenectadyNyc / ...
4h 35m
$24–36
Drive 158.6 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Schenectady158.6 mi
2h 54m
$29–42
Train, fly, line 370 bus
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main 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
5h 10m
$241–630
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New York MidtownFlixBus N2605 / ...
2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to SchenectadyNyc
4h 45m
$42–49
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 11m
$61–724

Newark to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

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4h 28mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.7 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Newark, 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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