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How to get fromProvidence to Schenectadyby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus bus Greyhound US0270
    6h 5m
    $47–78

  2. Drive 178.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to Schenectadycar car 178.9 mi
    3h 9m
    $33–48

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    7h 16m

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane PVD - ALB
    6h 15m
    $276–556

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    8h 13m
    $76–863

Providence to Schenectady by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Providence to Schenectady via Boston in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 2 hours.

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