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Schenectady County Historical Society Museum
Local history museum in the Stockade with exhibits on Schenectady's colonial, industrial, and community past.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€47
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€50
Fastest journey on Sep 20
5 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
5 h 50 m
Trains on Sep 20
2
Distance
232 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newark, NJ to Schenectady, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newark, NJ to Schenectady, NY will cost around €50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €47.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 2 trains from Newark, NJ to Schenectady, NY, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 232 km distance in an average of 5 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 5 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Schenectady, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €57, while a flight costs an average of €593.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€103 Average price | €593 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest | €30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Schenectady, NY:
A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Schenectady, NY costing on average €103.
A bus is €536 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Schenectady, NY costing on average €593.
Other travel options to Schenectady, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 2m.
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
Tickets start at around €103 compared to roughly €30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-73.02. The journey takes 3h 52m versus 2h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Newark, NJ to Schenectady, NY trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:16 AM Newark, NJ | 4h18 | 2:34 PM Schenectady, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:16 AM Newark, NJ | 4h18 | 3:34 PM Schenectady, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Newark, NJ to Schenectady, NY run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €54 but you can travel from only €36 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 18:38. The fastest train covers the 144 miles (232 km) distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 144 miles (232 km) |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €54 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 6:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Schenectady, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Schenectady, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Newark, NJ to Schenectady, NY trains use the Newark Penn Station to Schenectady Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Newark, NJ and Schenectady, NY train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Newark Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Forno's of Spain, Iberia Tavern & Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Newark Penn Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Newark Penn Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newark Penn Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Newark Penn Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark Penn Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station, Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown, Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown.
Newark Airport Amtrak is 4 km from Newark city centre. Public transport options include:
Newark Airport Amtrak has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Newark Airport Amtrak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Newark Airport Amtrak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark Airport Amtrak: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott, Hilton Newark Airport, Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel.
Schenectady Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Schenectady Station.
Ticket office support is available at Schenectady Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Schenectady Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Schenectady Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Schenectady Station.
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