There are 3 ways to get from Waltham to Schenectady by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Waltham to Schenectady by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Schenectady is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 5m 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 5h 53m.
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 5h 53m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 53m 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 5h 53m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $340 and takes 8h 20m.
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 5m 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 once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $45–330 and the journey takes 6h 37m.
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
- $45–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- 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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