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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn StationtrainNec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadytrainEthan Allen Express / ...
    5h 30m
    $58–150
  2. Drive 197.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Schenectadycar197.8 mi
    3h 42m
    $37–53
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn StationtrainNec
    2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to SchenectadybusNyc
    5h 36m
    $38–55
  4. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planePHL - ALB
    4h 46m
    $218–705
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusSuburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to SchenectadybusNyc / ...
    6h 4m
    $53–255
  6. Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn StationtrainNec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Service / ...
    6h 13m
    $63–215
  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeLGA - ALB
    5h 26m
    $228–627

Princeton Junction to Schenectady by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Schenectady via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Schenectady via New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, 9 Av/W 40 St, W 34 St/Broadway, and New York, NY - Midtown in around 6h 4m.

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