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How to get fromSchenectady to Cranstonby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Cranston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train Northeast Regional
    7h 3m
    $69–953

  2. Drive 174.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Schenectady to Cranstoncar car 174.3 mi
    3h 34m
    $32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0270
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus bus Greyhound US0230 / ...
    7h 19m
    $61–83

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane ALB - PVD
    5h 51m
    $70–364

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Worcester Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 11m

Albany County Airport (ALB) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Cranston, RI, USA?

You can take a train from Schenectady to Cranston via Boston and Providence in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Cranston via Boston and Providence in around 7h 19m.

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