There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Athol by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, 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
best- Take the bus from Schenectady to Springfield Union StationFlixBus 2691
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Athol MAGreyhound US0256S / ...
5h 30m$39–138Drive 109.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Athol109.9 mi
2h 53m$21–29Train, bus
- Take the train from Schenectady to SpringfieldLake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Athol MAGreyhound US0256S / ...
6h 33m$40–128Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to SpringfieldLake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Springfield to Greenfield Amtrak StationValley Flyer / ...
7h 16m$49–140
Schenectady to Athol by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Athol is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Athol is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Athol. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Athol MA via Springfield Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Schenectady and Athol is 165 miles. The road distance is 110.6 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Athol without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $35 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Schenectady to Athol, including transfers.
Schenectady to Athol bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Athol is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $35 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 7h 16m.
Schenectady to Athol bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Athol is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Schenectady to Athol.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Athol, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Schenectady to Athol MA via Springfield Union Station in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Athol MA via Springfield, Greenfield Amtrak Station, and Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr in around 7h 16m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $21–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $15–75
- Business - advance purchase
- $21–120
- Business Class
- $35–200
Train from Springfield to Greenfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $14–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Schenectady to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Athol MA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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