There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Waltham by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Schenectady to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270
7h$26–69Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Framingham Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 4m$60–130Drive 176.4 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Walthamcar 176.4 mi
3h 8m$33–47Bus via Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Albany to Bostonbus FlixBus 2691
7h 58m$28–48
Schenectady to Waltham by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Waltham is to bus via Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St which costs $27 - $50 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Waltham is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Elm St @ Main St via Federal St @ Franklin St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Newtonville via Framingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Schenectady and Waltham is 207 miles. The road distance is 177.4 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Waltham without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs $26 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Schenectady to Waltham, including transfers.
Schenectady to Waltham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Waltham is to bus which takes 7h and costs $26 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Schenectady to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Framingham Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 5h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Framingham Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Albany to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Waltham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Schenectady to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Framingham Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Waltham is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Schenectady to Waltham.
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