There are 3 ways to get from Schenectady to Pittsfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Pittsfield Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited
2h 9m$8–65Line 905 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Albany Bus Terminal905
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to PittsfieldGreyhound US0270s
2h 55m$10–18Drive 54.8 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Pittsfield54.8 mi
1h 13m$10–15
Schenectady to Pittsfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Pittsfield is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Pittsfield is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady station to Pittsfield. However, there are services departing from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway and arriving at Pittsfield via Albany Bus Terminal, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Schenectady and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Schenectady and Pittsfield is 67 miles. The road distance is 55.1 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Pittsfield without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $8 - $65.
The train from Schenectady to Pittsfield Amtrak Station takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs once daily.
Schenectady to Pittsfield bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), depart from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway.
Schenectady to Pittsfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Pittsfield is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $8 - $65. Alternatively, you can line 905 bus and bus, which costs $9 - $19 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Pittsfield, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Pittsfield Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $8–65 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Pittsfield via Albany Bus Terminal and Albany Bus Terminal, NY in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $17–28
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $8–65
- Business - advance purchase
- $11–85
- Business Class
- $20–170
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Albany Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Senior/Disabled
- $1
- Base fare
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Pittsfield bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at Albany Bus Terminal station.
Schenectady to Pittsfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Pittsfield is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Schenectady to Pittsfield.
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