How to travel from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €18.

Distance: 149 miles (241 km)

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€45

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Cheapest

€77

Average price

4h 43m

Average total duration

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4h 13m

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30m

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6h 32m

Average total duration

6h 2m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA

How to get from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak
06:21PM6h11
Schenectady, NY
12:32AMBoston, MA
$371One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak
06:21PM6h11
Schenectady, NY
12:32AMBoston, MA
$371One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
10:15PM4h05
Schenectady, NY
02:20AMBoston, MA
$441One-way
0 transfers

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Greyhound
01:25PM5h05
Schenectady, NY
06:30PMBoston, MA
$781One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA

Travel to Boston, MA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Schenectady, NY and Boston, MA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA is a train with an average price of $23 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA:

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $29 (€23).

A train is $152 (€120) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $175 (€138).

The fastest way to travel from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 11m.

Flight takes on average 5h 19m.

The distance from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA is approximately 149 miles (241 km).
The average frequency per day from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schenectady, NY and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Albany International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Schenectady, State St / Water St and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Capital District Transportation (CDTA) to go to Boston, MA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Boston, MA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Providence, RI, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Philadelphia, PA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Boston, MA and these popular destinations at a great price.

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