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

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Newark is to bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Newark is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Newark?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady station to Newark station. However, there are services departing from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Albany Bus Terminal, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Newark?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Newark station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Newark?

The distance between Schenectady and Newark is 175 miles. The road distance is 161.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Schenectady to Newark without a car is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $23 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Schenectady to Newark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Newark bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Newark train from?

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

Train or bus from Schenectady to Newark?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Newark is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $23 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $700 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Schenectady to Newark bus arrive?

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

Where does the Schenectady to Newark train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schenectady to Newark?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Newark is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Schenectady to Newark.

How do I get a train ticket from Schenectady to Newark?

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - MidtownNyc / ...
3h 36m
$23–37
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
3h 55m
$58–675
Drive 160.3 mi
1. Drive from Schenectady to Newark160.3 mi
2h 52m
$30–43
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 Newark Penn Station
4h 9m
$237–620
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
4h 23m
$62–744
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 Bus Terminal, NY to Newark Penn StationGreyhound US0236
5h
$36–82

Schenectady to Newark by train (Amtrak)

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3h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 174.3 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Newark, 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 $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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