There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Lowell by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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 BostonFlixBus 2691
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer CenterGreyhound US0256S / ...
5h 50m$47–92Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Albany, NY to Boston, MAOurBus
- Take the train from North Station to LowellLowell Line
7h 42m$29–88Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to BostonLake Shore Limited
- Take the train from North Station to LowellLowell Line
7h 40m$160–353Drive 163.9 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Lowell163.9 mi
3h 56m$30–44
Schenectady to Lowell by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Lowell is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Lowell is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Lowell via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Schenectady and Lowell is 221 miles. The road distance is 164.8 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Lowell without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Schenectady to Lowell, including transfers.
Schenectady to Lowell bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Lowell is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Lowell, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Schenectady to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Boston in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Lowell via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 7h 40m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from North Station to Lowell
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $4–11
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Albany, NY to Boston, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $20–70
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Lowell bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Schenectady to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Lowell is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Schenectady to Lowell.
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