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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 South Stationtrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus bus Greyhound US0270
    6h 20m
    $37–607

  2. Drive  179 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to Schenectadycar car 179 mi
    3h 11m
    $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
    $122–938

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Albanybus bus Bz 2423
    6h 43m
    $38–68

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2. Take the train from Boston to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    8h 40m
    $118–746

Rhode Island to Schenectady by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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 $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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