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

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Montclair is to bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Montclair is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Montclair?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady station to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave and arriving at Park St At Essex Way# via Albany and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Montclair?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Watchung Avenue via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Montclair?

The distance between Schenectady and Montclair is 182 miles. The road distance is 152.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Schenectady to Montclair without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $23 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Schenectady to Montclair, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Montclair bus from?

Schenectady to Montclair bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Montclair train from?

Schenectady to Montclair train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.

Train or bus from Schenectady to Montclair?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Montclair is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $23 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Schenectady to Montclair bus arrive?

Schenectady to Montclair bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Schenectady to Montclair train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schenectady to Montclair?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Montclair is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Schenectady to Montclair.

Where can I stay near Montclair?

There are 3213+ hotels available in Montclair.

Schenectady to Montclair - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to Montclair 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
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1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
4h 38m
$23–39
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 52m
$39–96
Drive 151.3 mi
1. Drive from Schenectady to Montclaircar 151.3 mi
2h 50m
$28–40
Fly, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain
5h 5m
$298–822
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 20m
$43–164
Bus via Albany Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#bus 101
6h 16m
$38–126

Schenectady to Montclair by train (Amtrak)

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4h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.2 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Montclair, 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 $35–85 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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