There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Waltham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 30m$71–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Schenectady to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270
6h 55m$31–62Drive 176.4 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Walthamcar 176.4 mi
3h 8m$33–47Bus, train
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Stationbus FlixBus 2693
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
7h 48m$32–60
Schenectady to Waltham by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Waltham is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 8m.
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 Moody St @ Carter St via Otis St @ Summer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Schenectady and Waltham is 223 miles. The road distance is 177.4 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Schenectady to Waltham, including transfers.
Schenectady to Waltham bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, 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 train which takes 6h 30m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 6h 3m. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Schenectady to Boston once daily, and the journey takes 5h 5m. Three other operators also service this route.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Waltham bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Boston station.
Schenectady to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston 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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