There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Providence by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union StationGreyhound US0270D
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to ProvidenceAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 50mDrive 178.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Providence178.7 mi
3h 9m$33–48Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to BostonLake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Boston to ProvidenceNortheast Regional
6h 56m$150–1,018Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)ALB - PVD
6h 28m$224–436
Albany County Airport (ALB) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Providence is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Providence is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady station to Providence. However, there are services departing from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway and arriving at Providence via Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Worcester Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Providence. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Schenectady and Providence is 193 miles. The road distance is 179.7 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Providence without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Schenectady to Providence, including transfers.
Schenectady to Providence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Schenectady to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Providence is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $1,100 and takes 6h 56m, you could also fly, which costs $220 - $440 and takes 6h 28m.
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 in around 6h 56m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–500
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
- $140–420
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
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 Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Providence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Worcester Union Station.
Schenectady to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Providence is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Schenectady to Providence.
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