There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Providence by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Schenectady to Bostonbus FlixBus 2691
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
6h 10m$46–76Drive 178.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Providencecar 178.7 mi
3h 10m$33–48Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
6h 57m$59–834Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane ALB - PVD
6h 14m$276–556
Schenectady to Providence by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Providence is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Providence is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Providence. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
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 57m.
The distance between Schenectady and Providence is 236 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 10m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Schenectady to Providence, including transfers.
Schenectady to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Schenectady 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 10m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $850 and takes 6h 57m, you could also fly, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
You can take a bus from Schenectady to Providence via Boston in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Providence via Boston in around 6h 57m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
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
- $50–240
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- 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/
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston 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 10m to drive from Schenectady to Providence.
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