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Compare train, bus, and flight for Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $43 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 14m. 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 $43, while a flight costs an average of $597.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$200 Average price | $597 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 $158 (€130) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $200 (€166).
A bus is $554 (€459) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $597 (€494).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 15m.
Train takes on average 7h 53m.
Tickets start at around $597 (€494) compared to roughly $58 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-538.53 (€-445.88). The journey takes 3h 15m versus 2h 50m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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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.
- 2:25 PM5h05Schenectady, NY7:30 PMBoston, MA$471One-way0 transfers
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- 2:25 PM5h05Schenectady, NY7:30 PMBoston, MA$471One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:25 PM5h05Schenectady, NY7:30 PMBoston, MA$471One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:25 PM5h05Schenectady, NY6:30 PMBoston, MA$481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA:
A bus is $158 (€130) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $200 (€166).
A bus is $554 (€459) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schenectady, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $597 (€494).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 15m.
Train takes on average 7h 53m.
- 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 Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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