What is the cheapest way to get from Secaucus Junction to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from Secaucus Junction to Schenectady is to bus via New York, NY - Midtown which costs $23 - $35 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Secaucus Junction to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Secaucus Junction to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct train between Secaucus Junction and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Secaucus Junction to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Secaucus Junction to Schenectady?

The distance between Secaucus Junction and Schenectady is 165 miles. The road distance is 157.6 miles.

How do I travel from Secaucus Junction to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from Secaucus Junction to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $55 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Secaucus Junction to Schenectady?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Secaucus Junction to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Secaucus Junction to Schenectady train from?

Secaucus Junction to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Secaucus Junction to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Secaucus Junction to Schenectady is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, NY - Midtown, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Secaucus Junction to Schenectady train arrive?

Secaucus Junction to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.

Can I drive from Secaucus Junction to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Secaucus Junction to Schenectady is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Secaucus Junction to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 195+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Secaucus Junction to Schenectady - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
4h 27m
$58–139
Bus via New York, NY - Midtown
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to SchenectadyNyc / ...
4h 28m
$24–35
Drive 156.7 mi
1. Drive from Secaucus Junction to Schenectady156.7 mi
2h 53m
$29–42
Train, fly, line 370 bus
1. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Station
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)LGA - ALB
4. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel St
5h 3m
$241–629
Bus
1. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to SchenectadyNyc
4h 33m
$38–44
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
5h 10m
$63–204

Secaucus Junction to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

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4h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 163.8 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, Fox Bus operates a bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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