What is the cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Waltham?

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Waltham is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Schenectady to Waltham?

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Waltham is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Waltham?

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 Federal St @ Franklin St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Waltham?

The distance between Schenectady and Waltham is 223 miles. The road distance is 177.4 miles.

How do I travel from Schenectady to Waltham without a car?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $45 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Schenectady to Waltham?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Schenectady to Waltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Waltham bus from?

Schenectady to Waltham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Schenectady station.

Train, bus or fly from Schenectady to Waltham?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Waltham is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $45 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 56m, you could also fly, which costs $190 - $650 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Schenectady to Waltham bus arrive?

Schenectady to Waltham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Schenectady to Waltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Waltham is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Schenectady to Waltham.

Where can I stay near Waltham?

There are 965+ hotels available in Waltham.

Schenectady to Waltham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Waltham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 29m
$49–339
Drive 176.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Schenectady to Walthamcar 176.4 mi
3h 8m
$33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270
6h 56m
$36–52
Fly
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ALB - BOS
6h 30m
$194–618
Bus via Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Albany to Bostonbus FlixBus 2691
7h 9m
$38–66

Schenectady to Waltham by train and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

6h 29mAverage Duration

$49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 221.8 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $45–340 and the journey takes 6h 3m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Schenectady to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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