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

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Passaic is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Passaic is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Passaic?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady station to Passaic. However, there are services departing from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway and arriving at Main Ave At Prospect St via Albany and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Passaic?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Passaic. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Passaic via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, New York Penn Station and Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Passaic?

The distance between Schenectady and Passaic is 221 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Schenectady to Passaic without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $60 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Schenectady to Passaic, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Passaic bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Passaic train from?

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

Train or bus from Schenectady to Passaic?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Passaic is to line 905 bus and bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $35 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $210 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Schenectady to Passaic bus arrive?

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

Where does the Schenectady to Passaic train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schenectady to Passaic?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Passaic is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Schenectady to Passaic.

Where can I stay near Passaic?

There are 3214+ hotels available in Passaic.

Schenectady to Passaic - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 905 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to Passaic by train, bus, car, plane, subway, 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 Main Ave At Prospect St190
4h 21m
$64–148
Drive 149 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Schenectady to Passaic149 mi
2h 45m
$28–40
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 Main Ave At Prospect St190
5h 26m
$37–136
Line 370 bus, fly, subway, bus
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 subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
4. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main Ave At Aycrigg Ave
4h 24m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
4h 54m
$55–204
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 Main Ave At Prospect St190
5h 31m
$35–112

Schenectady to Passaic by train, foot, and bus

42Weekly Services

4h 21mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 219.5 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Main Ave At Prospect St via Albany Bus Terminal, Albany, New York, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $40–110 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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