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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 31m
    $49–251

  2. Drive 143.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paterson to Schenectadycar car 143.7 mi
    2h 39m
    $27–38

  3. Bus via W 34 St/Broadway

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus bus Nyc / ...
    5h 33m
    $33–61

  4. Train, fly, line 370 bus

    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    5. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel Stbus bus
    5h 5m
    $87–642

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    5h 33m
    $54–127

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus bus Nyc
    5h 40m
    $44–62

Paterson to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

Calendar56Weekly Trains
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to Schenectady via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 9 Av/W 42 St, W 34 St/Broadway, and New York, NY - Midtown in around 5h 33m.

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