There are 8 ways to get from Trenton to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
5h 6m$63–339Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
5h 48m$38–57Drive 206.8 mi
- Drive from Trenton to Schenectadycar 206.8 mi
3h 55m$38–55Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
4h 37m$73–670Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 49m$58–384Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
7h 32m$55–85Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
5h 40m$208–879Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Trenton to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BWI - ALB
5h 33m$88–703
Trenton to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trenton to Schenectady is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Trenton to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Trenton to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Trenton High School and arriving at Schenectady via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square, 9 Av/W 40 St and New York, NY - Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Trenton to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Trenton and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Trenton and Schenectady is 218 miles. The road distance is 208 miles.
The best way to get from Trenton to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $60 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Trenton to Schenectady, including transfers.
Trenton to Schenectady bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Trenton to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Trenton station.
The best way to get from Trenton to Schenectady is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $60 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Trenton, NJ, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Trenton to Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trenton High School to Schenectady via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square, Port Authority Bus Terminal, 9 Av/W 40 St, W 34 St/Broadway, and New York, NY - Midtown in around 7h 32m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $8–210
- Business Class
- $50–250
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Train from Trenton to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $19–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Trenton to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–23
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–23
- foxbus88@gmail.com
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/suburban-transit
- Adult
- $30–45
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Website
- https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/
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More Questions & Answers
Trenton to Schenectady bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Trenton to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trenton to Schenectady is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Trenton to Schenectady.
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