What is the cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Schenectady is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Rhode Island and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Schenectady station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via Worcester Union Station and Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Rhode Island and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Rhode Island to Schenectady?

The distance between Rhode Island and Schenectady is 192 miles. The road distance is 179.9 miles.

How do I travel from Rhode Island to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from Rhode Island to Schenectady without a car is to bus and line 905 bus which takes 5h 38m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rhode Island to Schenectady?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Rhode Island to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhode Island to Schenectady bus from?

Rhode Island to Schenectady bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.

Where do I catch the Rhode Island to Schenectady train from?

Rhode Island to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Providence station.

Train or bus from Rhode Island to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Rhode Island to Schenectady is to bus and line 905 bus which takes 5h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $900 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Rhode Island to Schenectady bus arrive?

Rhode Island to Schenectady bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Worcester Union Station.

Where does the Rhode Island to Schenectady train arrive?

Rhode Island to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Rhode Island to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Schenectady is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Rhode Island to Schenectady.

How do I get a train ticket from Rhode Island to Schenectady?

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Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 203+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Rhode Island to Schenectady - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 905 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Schenectady by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

Bus, line 905 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station
2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
3. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr905
5h 38m
Drive 178.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Providence to Schenectady178.9 mi
3h 9m
$33–48
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Worcester Union Station to SchenectadyLake Shore Limited
7h 16m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
8h 13m
$76–853

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 191.3 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Providence to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via Worcester Union Station, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Albany Bus Terminal in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, 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 13m.

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