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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Bus
best- Take the bus from Schenectady to Worcester Union StationGreyhound US0270D
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to ProvidenceAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 40mDrive 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 57m$52–906Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)ALB - PVD
6h 24m$276–556Bus, train
- Take the bus from Albany to BostonFlixBus 2691
- Take the train from Boston to ProvidenceNortheast Regional
7h 1m$38–754
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 to Providence. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Providence via Worcester Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
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 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 5h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Schenectady to Providence, including transfers.
Schenectady to Providence bus services, operated by Greyhound 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 5h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $950 and takes 6h 57m, you could also fly, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
You can take a bus from Schenectady to Providence via Worcester Union Station in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Providence via Boston in around 6h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
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
- $45–310
- 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 Schenectady to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Albany to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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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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