How far is Schenectady from Newark?

The distance between the two cities is 144 miles (233 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Schenectady to Newark?

Most of the buses traveling from Schenectady to Newark leave from Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop and arrive at Penn Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Schenectady to Newark from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Schenectady to Newark on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Adirondack Trailways + Pine Hill Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	10:35am	Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop	6h 55m	5:30pm	Newark (Amtrak)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:25am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	10h	7:25pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 6 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6h 55mAverage Duration

144 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $74	Average Duration6h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$68 - $392	Average Duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

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