What is the cheapest way to get from Schenectady to River Vale?

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to River Vale is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Schenectady to River Vale?

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to River Vale is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and River Vale?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to River Vale. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Old Hook Rd At Charles St via W 34 St/Broadway and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and River Vale?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to River Vale. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Westwood via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, New York Penn Station and Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Schenectady to River Vale?

The distance between Schenectady and River Vale is 239 miles. The road distance is 144.3 miles.

How do I travel from Schenectady to River Vale without a car?

The best way to get from Schenectady to River Vale without a car is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Schenectady to River Vale?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Schenectady to River Vale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to River Vale bus from?

Schenectady to River Vale bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to River Vale train from?

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

Train or bus from Schenectady to River Vale?

The best way to get from Schenectady to River Vale is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $220 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Schenectady to River Vale bus arrive?

Schenectady to River Vale bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.

Where does the Schenectady to River Vale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schenectady to River Vale?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to River Vale is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Schenectady to River Vale.

Where can I stay near River Vale?

There are 523+ hotels available in River Vale.

Schenectady to River Vale - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to River Vale by bus, train, car, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - MidtownNyc / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Old Hook Rd At Charles St165
5h 2m
$31–61
Drive 143.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Schenectady to River Vale143.5 mi
2h 37m
$27–38
Train, bus
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 Old Hook Rd At Charles St165
5h 14m
$65–153
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
5h 32m
$65–218
Bus via Albany Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Albany to New YorkAdt 287 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Kinderkamack Rd 160'N Of Lotus Ave165
6h 8m
$38–138

Schenectady to River Vale by train, foot, and bus

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5h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 237.4 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Schenectady to Old Hook Rd At Charles St via New York, NY - Midtown, W 34 St/Broadway, W 43 St/8 Av, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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