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

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Clifton is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Clifton is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Clifton?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rd via W 34 St/Broadway and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Clifton?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Clifton via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Clifton?

The distance between Schenectady and Clifton is 222 miles. The road distance is 149.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Schenectady to Clifton without a car is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $30 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Schenectady to Clifton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Clifton bus from?

Schenectady to Clifton bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Clifton train from?

Schenectady to Clifton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Schenectady to Clifton?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Clifton is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $180 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Schenectady to Clifton bus arrive?

Schenectady to Clifton bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.

Where does the Schenectady to Clifton train arrive?

Schenectady to Clifton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Schenectady to Clifton?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Clifton is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Schenectady to Clifton.

Where can I stay near Clifton?

There are 3218+ hotels available in Clifton.

Schenectady to Clifton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 370 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rdbus 101 / ...
3h 58m
$30–55
Drive 148.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Schenectady to Cliftoncar 148.9 mi
2h 45m
$28–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rdbus 101 / ...
4h 10m
$43–103
Line 370 bus, fly, subway, bus
1. Take the bus from Nott Terr & State St to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus
2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
3. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway
4. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rdbus
4h 15m
$304–828
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 58m
$45–172
Line 905 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave to Albany Bus Terminalbus 905
2. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rdbus 101 / ...
5h 8m
$38–124

Schenectady to Clifton by train, foot, and bus

42Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 221 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Schenectady to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rd via New York, NY - Midtown, W 34 St/Broadway, W 43 St/8 Av, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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