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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 an average ticket price of DKK 414 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 414, while a flight costs an average of DKK 5,399.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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DKK 414 Average price Cheapest | DKK 1,416 Average price | DKK 5,399 Average price | DKK 385 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA
Compare the available ways to get from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA:
A bus is DKK 1,003 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA costing on average DKK 1,416.
A bus is DKK 4,986 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA costing on average DKK 5,399.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 27m.
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Tickets start at around DKK 414 compared to roughly DKK 385 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 28. The journey takes 4h 35m versus 2h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA
How to get from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
1:25 PM 5h05 Schenectady, NY 6:30 PM Boston, MA DKK 288 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:25 PM 5h05 Schenectady, NY 6:30 PM Boston, MA DKK 288 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:20 PM 4h05 Schenectady, NY 2:25 AM Boston, MA DKK 448 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:21 PM 6h11 Schenectady, NY 12:32 AM Boston, MA DKK 305 1 One-way 0 transfers2:25 PM 5h05 Schenectady, NY 7:30 PM Boston, MA DKK 343 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA:
A bus is DKK 1,003 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA costing on average DKK 1,416.
A bus is DKK 4,986 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA costing on average DKK 5,399.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 27m.
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 9 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Albany International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Schenectady, State St / Water St and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, piedmont airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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