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How to get fromRhode Island to Schenectadyby train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rhode Island to Schenectady by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0270 / ...
    6h 13m
    $35–609

  2. Drive 179 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to Schenectadycar car 179 mi
    3h 10m
    $33–48

  3. Train via New York (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 8m
    $92–913

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Albanybus bus Bz 2423
    6h 42m
    $38–103

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Boston to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    8h 11m
    $73–706

Rhode Island to Schenectady by train and bus

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Providence to Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Providence to Albany 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–100 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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