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. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Schenectady via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

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 236 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 which takes 6h 10m and costs $45 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m 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 Greyhound USA, 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 which takes 6h 10m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $900 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Rhode Island to Schenectady bus arrive?

Rhode Island to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston 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?

Book your Rhode Island to Schenectady train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 136+ hotels available in Schenectady.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Providence to BostonGreyhound US0230
2. Take the bus from Boston to SchenectadyFlixBus 2691
6h 10m
$47–76
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
$86–873

Rhode Island to Schenectady by bus

7Weekly Buses

6h 10mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 235 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Providence to Schenectady via Boston in around 6h 10m. 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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