There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Scotia by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus Greyhound US0270
4h 19m$31–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Schenectadytrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 2m$71–144Drive 185.1 mi
- Drive from Boston to Scotiacar 185.1 mi
3h 17m$34–49Fly
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BOS - ALB
5h 14m$83–479Bus via Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to Albanybus FlixBus 2691
5h 54m$34–52
Boston to Scotia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Scotia is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Scotia is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Scotia. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Mohawk Ave & Rt 50 via State St & S. Church St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Scotia. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Schenectady via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Boston and Scotia is 192 miles. The road distance is 186.2 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Scotia without a car is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Boston to Scotia, including transfers.
Boston to Scotia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Scotia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Scotia is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 7h 2m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $480 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Scotia, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Schenectady twice daily. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 6h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Scotia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Schenectady station.
Boston to Scotia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Scotia is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Boston to Scotia.
There are 104+ hotels available in Scotia.