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How to get fromParamus to Schenectadyby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Paramus to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Yonkers Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    3h 12m
    $94–169

  2. Bus, line 905 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ridgewood to Albany, Nybus bus 290 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terrbus bus 905
    4h 35m
    $20–49

  3. Drive 144.5 mi

    1. Drive from Paramus to Schenectadycar car 144.5 mi
    2h 36m
    $27–39

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rt 17 & Midland Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    4h 33m
    $82–429

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rt 17 & Midland Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train VIA Rail
    5h 2m
    $48–112

  6. Bus, line 905 bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Rt 17 & Midland Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadwaybus bus 905
    5h 23m
    $51–124

  7. Bus, train via Paramus Park Mall

    1. Take the bus from Paramus Park Mall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 168
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    6h 1m
    $54–128

Paramus to Schenectady by bus

Calendar124Weekly Buses
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Yonkers Amtrak Station to Schenectady 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 45m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rt 17 & Century Rd to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via Ridgewood Park and Ride North, Ridgewood, Albany, Ny, and Albany Bus Terminal in around 4h 35m.

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