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

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

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 to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Park St At Essex Way# via Broad St Across From Njt Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

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 184 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 48m and costs $40 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m 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 Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady 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 48m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Schenectady to Montclair bus arrive?

Schenectady to Montclair bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown 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 3309+ hotels available in Montclair.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
4h 48m
$41–55
Drive 151.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Schenectady to Montclaircar 151.3 mi
2h 50m
$28–40
Train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 52m
$42–104
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 21m
$84–622
Train
1. Take the train from Schenectady to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
5h
$44–196
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 15m
$42–233

Schenectady to Montclair by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 182.9 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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 3 hours. Tickets cost $38 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 $35–95 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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