There are 4 ways to get from Waltham to Schenectady by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus FlixBus 2691
6h 13m$37–64Drive 175.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waltham to Schenectadycar 175.5 mi
3h 6m$32–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Schenectadytrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 20m$37–344Fly
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BOS - ALB
7h 11m$181–641
Waltham to Schenectady by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Schenectady is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station and arriving at Schenectady via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Waltham and Schenectady is 206 miles. The road distance is 176.6 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Waltham to Schenectady, including transfers.
Waltham to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Waltham to Schenectady is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $350 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $180 - $650 and takes 7h 11m.
Waltham to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Schenectady is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Waltham to Schenectady.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to Schenectady 5 times a week. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $35–340 and the journey takes 6h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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