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

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There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Needham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    7h 27m
    $61–134
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0270
    7h 28m
    $26–71
  3. Drive 174.7 mi

    1. Drive from Schenectady to Needhamcar car 174.7 mi
    3h 12m
    $32–46
  4. Bus via Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Albany to Bostonbus bus FlixBus 2691
    7h 31m
    $28–52

Schenectady to Needham by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 6h 3m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Schenectady to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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