There are 3 ways to get from Schenectady to Rhode Island by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 905 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave to Albany Bus Terminalbus 905
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus
6h 6m$30–50Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
6h 56m$64–729Drive 178.7 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Providencecar 178.7 mi
3h 10m$33–48
Schenectady to Rhode Island by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Rhode Island is to line 905 bus and bus which costs $29 - $50 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady station to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave and arriving at Providence via Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Worcester Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island is 190 miles. The road distance is 179.8 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Rhode Island without a car is to line 905 bus and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $29 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Schenectady to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Schenectady to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), depart from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave.
Schenectady to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Rhode Island is to line 905 bus and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $29 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $750 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
You can take a bus from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave to Providence via Albany Bus Terminal, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Worcester Union Station in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Providence via Boston in around 6h 56m.
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
- $55–130
- 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
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $7–14
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
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave to Albany Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Base fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at Albany Bus Terminal station.
Schenectady to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Rhode Island is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Schenectady to Rhode Island.
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