There are 4 ways to get from Lowell to Schenectady by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus Greyhound US0270
5h 50m$30–74Train
- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
- Take the train from Boston to Schenectadytrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 26m$67–153Drive 163.7 mi
- Drive from Lowell to Schenectadycar 163.7 mi
3h 57m$30–44Bus via Amherst
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2693
7h 20m$30–53
Lowell to Schenectady by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Schenectady is to bus via Amherst which costs $29 - $55 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lowell to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and arriving at Schenectady via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Lowell to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Schenectady via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Lowell and Schenectady is 220 miles. The road distance is 164.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lowell to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $29 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Lowell to Schenectady, including transfers.
Lowell to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Lowell to Schenectady train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
The best way to get from Lowell to Schenectady is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $29 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 8h 26m.
What companies run services between Lowell, MA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Schenectady via Boston in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lowell to Schenectady via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 8h 26m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $4–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lowell to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Lowell to Schenectady train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Schenectady is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Lowell to Schenectady.
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