There are 5 ways to get from Nanuet to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
4h 53m$40–200Drive 137.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Nanuet to Schenectadycar 137.7 mi
2h 26m$23–33Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Rockland Plaza, Rt 59W Bus Shelter to 5th Ave & W 34th Stbus ShortLine Hudson
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
5h 11m$46–54Train via New York
- Take the train from Nanuet to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain Pasc
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 4m$85–288Bus
- Take the bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Nybus 412 / ...
6h 38m$33–108
Nanuet to Schenectady by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanuet to Schenectady is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Nanuet to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Nanuet to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Rockland Plaza, Rt 59W Bus Shelter and arriving at Schenectady via New York, NY - Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Nanuet to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Tarrytown and arriving at Schenectady via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Nanuet and Schenectady is 148 miles. The road distance is 138.5 miles.
The best way to get from Nanuet to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $35 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Nanuet to Schenectady, including transfers.
Nanuet to Schenectady bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Rockland Plaza, Rt 59W Bus Shelter station.
Nanuet to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Nanuet to Schenectady is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $35 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $45 - $55 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Nanuet, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 2h 26m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rockland Plaza, Rt 59W Bus Shelter to Schenectady via 5th Ave & W 34th St and New York, NY - Midtown in around 5h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–95
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $75–180
- Economy
- $35–100
- Economy Plus
- $40–110
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Nanuet to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–17
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Rockland Plaza, Rt 59W Bus Shelter to 5th Ave & W 34th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $8–17
- [email protected]
- Website
- Gotobus
Bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $38
- Website
- Gotobus
- Adult One-way
- $38
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Ny
- Saver
- $26–85
- Flexible
- $50–85
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Booking & Getting There
Nanuet to Schenectady bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 5th Ave & W 34th St station.
Nanuet to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanuet to Schenectady is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Nanuet to Schenectady.
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