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

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Garfield is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Garfield is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Garfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady station to Garfield. However, there are services departing from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway and arriving at Midland Ave At Elizabeth St via Albany and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Garfield?

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

How far is it from Schenectady to Garfield?

The distance between Schenectady and Garfield is 218 miles. The road distance is 149 miles.

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

The best way to get from Schenectady to Garfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $60 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Schenectady to Garfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Garfield bus from?

Schenectady to Garfield bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), depart from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Garfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Schenectady to Garfield?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Garfield is to line 905 bus and bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $35 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $200 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Schenectady to Garfield bus arrive?

Schenectady to Garfield bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at Albany Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Schenectady to Garfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schenectady to Garfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Garfield is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Schenectady to Garfield.

Where can I stay near Garfield?

There are 3057+ hotels available in Garfield.

Schenectady to Garfield - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 905 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to Garfield by train, bus, car, plane, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Midland Ave At Elizabeth St160
4h 40m
$62–133
Drive 148.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Schenectady to Garfield148.2 mi
2h 41m
$27–40
Line 905 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Albany Bus Terminal905
2. Take the bus from Albany to New York
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Midland Ave At Elizabeth St160
5h 44m
$37–134
Line 370 bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from 604 State St to Rt 7 & Ronald Dr
2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ALB - LGA
3. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Station
4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level
5. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to Plauderville
4h 42m
$239–730
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
4h 58m
$54–194
Train, bus via New York Penn Station
1. Take the train from Schenectady to New York Penn StationVIA Rail
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Midland Ave At Elizabeth St160
5h 49m
$35–110

Schenectady to Garfield by train, foot, and bus

42Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.6 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Midland Ave At Elizabeth St via Albany Bus Terminal, Albany, New York, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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