There are 3 ways to get from Schenectady to Needham by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Schenectady to Needham by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Needham is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Needham is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Needham. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Federal St @ Franklin St and Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Needham. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Needham Center via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Schenectady and Needham is 209 miles. The road distance is 175.6 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Needham without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Schenectady to Needham, including transfers.
Schenectady to Needham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Needham is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $350 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Schenectady to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $150–340 and the journey takes 6h 3m.
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- 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
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Needham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Schenectady to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Needham is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Schenectady to Needham.
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