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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union StationbusGreyhound US0270D
    2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to ProvidencebusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 50m

  2. Drive 178.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Schenectady to Providencecar178.7 mi
    3h 9m
    $33–48

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to BostontrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Back Bay to ProvidencetrainProvidence/Stoughton Line
    7h 27m
    $167–940

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)planeALB - PVD
    6h 14m
    $294–466

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Albany to BostonbusFlixBus 2691
    2. Take the train from South Station to ProvidencetrainProvidence/Stoughton Line
    7h 32m
    $42–714

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

Calendar93Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Providence, RI, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Providence via Albany Bus Terminal, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Worcester Union Station in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Providence via Boston and Back Bay in around 7h 27m.

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