There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to Elizabeth by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
3h 58m$23–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 11m$53–116Drive 163.8 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Elizabethcar 163.8 mi
3h 6m$30–44Line 370 bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Nott Terr & State St to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
- Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Elizabethtrain
4h 28m$84–622Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 34m$52–247Line 905 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave to Albany Bus Terminalbus 905
- Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Broad St At Jersey Stbus 112
6h$38–128
Schenectady to Elizabeth by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Elizabeth is to bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Elizabeth is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at New York, NY - Midtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Elizabeth via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Schenectady and Elizabeth is 182 miles. The road distance is 164.7 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Elizabeth without a car is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $23 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Schenectady to Elizabeth, including transfers.
Schenectady to Elizabeth bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Elizabeth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Elizabeth is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $23 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Elizabeth, NJ, USA?
Fox Bus operates a bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Woodside to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $4–6
- Peak
- $3–6
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Elizabeth
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Nott Terr & State St to Rt 7 & Ronald Dr
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave to Albany Bus Terminal
- Base fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Broad St At Jersey St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Elizabeth bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.
Schenectady to Elizabeth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Elizabeth is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Schenectady to Elizabeth.
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