What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Schenectady is to bus via Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza which costs $22 - $75 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Schenectady?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Schenectady. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Schenectady?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Schenectady. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Boston to Schenectady?

The distance between Boston and Schenectady is 191 miles. The road distance is 184.7 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $35 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Schenectady?

The bus from Boston to Schenectady takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Boston to Schenectady bus from?

Boston to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Schenectady train from?

Boston to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Boston to Schenectady is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $35 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $310 and takes 6h 37m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $600 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Boston to Schenectady bus arrive?

Boston to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Schenectady station.

Where does the Boston to Schenectady train arrive?

Boston to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.

Can I drive from Boston to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Schenectady is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Boston to Schenectady.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston to Schenectady?

Book your Boston to Schenectady train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Boston to Schenectady?

Book your Boston to Schenectady bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 173+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Boston to Schenectady - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Schenectady by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Boston to SchenectadyFlixBus 2691
4h 10m
$35–110
Bus via Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston, MA to Albany, NYOurBus
5h 2m
$22–71
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to SchenectadyLake Shore Limited
6h 37m
$80–310
Drive 183.7 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Schenectady183.7 mi
3h 15m
$34–49
Fly
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Albany County Airport (ALB)BOS - ALB
6h 17m
$163–581

Boston to Schenectady by bus

17Weekly Buses

4h 10mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 190.1 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $35–110 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $80–310 and the journey takes 6h 37m.

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