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 $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Schenectady to Newark on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:20pm	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	4h 45m	11:05pm	Newark Penn Station	CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Schenectady to Newark

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

Where are the popular stops in Schenectady and Newark?

Stops in Schenectady

A
Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop
22 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
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Stops in Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,126 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Schenectady to Newark, NJ by bus

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The cheapest trip from Schenectady to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $45

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Schenectady to Newark, NJ, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $45 to $49 for a bus ticket from Schenectady to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-11-26.