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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 $34. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 11m. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $109 (€88).
A bus is $514 (€415) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $572 (€462).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Flight takes on average 8h 39m.
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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.
10:20 PM4h05Schenectady, NY2:25 AMBoston, MA$521One-way0 transfers
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- 10:20 PM4h05Schenectady, NY2:25 AMBoston, MA$521One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:20 PM4h05Schenectady, NY2:25 AMBoston, MA$521One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:25 PM5h05Schenectady, NY6:30 PMBoston, MA$641One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $109 (€88).
A bus is $514 (€415) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $572 (€462).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Flight takes on average 8h 39m.
- Around 19 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.
- 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 Greyhound, FlixBus, Capital District Transportation (CDTA) to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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